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Applied behavior analysis refers to a technology of behavior in which basic principles of behavior are applied to real-world issues. Moreover, Applied behavior analysis is an intervention that uses systematic operant conditioning strategies to assist people who have severe behavior problems, including aggressive disorders and autism.

Applied psychology refers to the study of psychological issues that have direct practical significance; also, the application of psychological findings.

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Applied research refers to studies designed specifically to solve a particular social problem; building a theory of behavior is usually secondary to solving a specific problem

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Deutsch: Angewandte Sportpsychologie / Español: Psicología del Deporte Aplicada / Português: Psicologia do Esporte Aplicada / Français: Psychologie du Sport Appliquée / Italiano: Psicologia dello Sport Applicata /

Applied sport psychology involves extending theory and research into the field to educate coaches, athletes, and parents with the goals of facilitating optimal sport involvement and performance.

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Applied tension technique refers to a technique used to treat blood-injection-injury type phobias in which the therapist teaches the client to increase his or her blood pressure and heart rate, thus preventing the client from fainting

Apply-in-person ads refers to recruitment advertisements or ads that instruct applicants to apply in person rather than to call or send resumes.

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Deutsch: Termin / Español: Cita / Português: Compromisso / Français: Rendez-vous / Italiano: Appuntamento

Appointment in the psychology context refers to a scheduled meeting between a client and a mental health professional, such as a psychologist, therapist, or psychiatrist. These appointments are essential for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing mental health care, providing individuals with structured support for emotional and psychological challenges.

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Appraisal refers to the process of evaluating an environmental challenge to determine whether resources are available for dealing with it.

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