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Agentic perspective refers to an orientation which was described by Bandura, that emphasizes the extent to which people are authors or agents of their own actions rather than simply experiencing that which happens to them as is evident in their use intentionality, forethought, self reactiveness, and self-reflectiveness.

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Agentic state refers to a psychological state described by Stanley Milgram that occurs when subordinates in an organized status hierarchy experience such a marked reduction in autonomy that they are unable to resist authorities’ orders.

Ageusia refers to the inability to recognize tastes.

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Aggravated assault refers to an attack on another person in which the perpetrator (attacker) inflicts serious harm on the victim or uses a deadly weapon to inflict serious harm.

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Deutsch: Aggravation / Español: Agravación / Português: Agravação / Français: Aggravation / Italiano: Aggravamento

In psychology, **Aggravation** refers to the deliberate exaggeration or amplification of symptoms, complaints, or impairments by an individual, often to achieve a specific goal. Unlike malingering, which involves the fabrication of symptoms, aggravation entails the intensification of existing, genuine conditions. This phenomenon is particularly relevant in clinical, forensic, and occupational psychology, where accurate symptom assessment is critical for diagnosis, treatment, or legal evaluations.

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Aggregate muscle action refer to muscles working together in groups rather than independently to achieve given joint motions.

Deutsch: Aggregation / Español: Agregación / Português: Agregação / Français: Agrégation / Italiano: Aggregazione /

In the field of psychology, aggregation refers to the process of collecting and combining data or observations from multiple sources or instances to analyze patterns, trends, or commonalities. It is a fundamental concept used in psychological research to draw meaningful conclusions from diverse data points. Aggregation helps psychologists make sense of complex human behavior and mental processes by identifying overarching themes or statistical associations. This concept is particularly relevant in various subfields of psychology, such as clinical psychology, social psychology, and cognitive psychology.

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Deutsch: Aggression / Español: Agresión / Português: Agressão / Français: Aggression / Italiano: Aggressione /

Aggression refers to any act that is intended to cause pain, suffering, or damage to another person.

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