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An Actualizer in the field of psychology refers to an individual who consistently strives to realize their full potential and achieve self-fulfillment. This concept is closely associated with Abraham Maslow's theory of self-actualization, which posits that humans have an innate drive to become the best version of themselves. The term Actualizer embodies the idea of personal growth, self-discovery, and the pursuit of one's unique talents and capabilities.
Actualizing tendency refers to the innate tendency in all humans to maintain and enhance themselves.
Actuarial interpretation refers to the analysis of test results based on an explicit set of rules derived from empirical research.
Actuarial judgements refer to diagnoses of mental disorders or predictions of future behaviour based on numerical formulas derived from analyses of prior outcomes.
Acupressure refers to the mild, finger tip pressure massage on certain meridian points of the body to stimulate the particular organs associated with these pressure points and to contract and relax the muscles.
Acute care refer to services that diagnose and treat specific diseases, thus halting or slowing their progression; ideally, acute care seeks to return an individual to full health, th
Acute conditions refer to conditions having a sudden onset and a strong possibility of ending quickly