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Aftereffects of stress

Aftereffects of stress refer to performance and attentional decrements that occur after a stressful event has subsided. It is believed to be produced by the residual physiological, emotional, and cognitive draining in response to stressful events.

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Afterimage

afterimage that which arises after looking at a visual stimulus, usually for several seconds. See Positive afterimage; Negative afterimage

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Aftermath of Nursing Home Abuse

The aftermath of nursing home Abuse refers to the psychological, emotional, and Cognitive effects experienced by elderly individuals who have been subjected to Mistreatment, Neglect, or harm in a Long-term care Facility.

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Agape

Agape means Selfless Caring..Non-demanding, giving relationship.One would rather let themselves feel pain than allow their partner to suffer. It refers to to unselfish giving of one’s self in a loving relationship. One loves but expects nothing in return.

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Agape Love

Deutsch: Agape-Liebe / Español: Amor ágape / Português: Amor ágape / Français: Amour agapé / Italiano: Amore agape

Agape love represents a selfless, unconditional form of love that transcends personal desire or reciprocity, often studied in psychology for its role in interpersonal relationships, altruism, and emotional well-being. Unlike romantic or familial love, it emphasizes compassion, sacrifice, and a focus on the welfare of others, making it a central concept in both philosophical and psychological discourse.

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Age

In psychology, age is more than just the number of years lived—it's a multidimensional concept involving biological, cognitive, emotional, and social development over time.

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Age differentiation

Age differentiation refers to discrimination based on the fact that older children have greater capabilities than do younger children. Age differentiation also refers to denying a job/employment or promotion to someone solely on the basis of age

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Age Discrimination in Employment Act refers to a federal law that, with its amendments, forbids discrimination against an individual who is over the age of 40.

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