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Bell-Magendie law refers to the observation that the dorsal roots of the spinal cord carry sensory information and that the ventral roots carry motor information toward the muscles and glands Moreover, it states that there are two (2) types of nerves : 1. sensory nerves carrying impulses from the sense receptors to the brain; and 2. Motor nerves carrying impulses from the brain to the muscles and glands of the body.
Bell's Palsy is form of Neuritis that involves paralysis of the facial nerve causing weakness of the muscles of one side of the face and an inability to close the eye. It involves paralysis of the facial nerve; weakness of the muscles of one side of the face. In some cases, patient's hearing may also be affected in such a way that sounds seem to him/her to be abnormally loud and sometimes, loss of taste sensation may also occur. Its cause in unknown and recovery of teh person with Bell's palsy may occur spontaneously
Deutsch: Zugehörigkeitsgefühl / Español: Pertenencia / Português: Pertencimento / Français: Appartenance / Italiano: Appartenenza
Belongingness refers to the innate human need to form and maintain strong, stable interpersonal relationships. In psychology, this concept is fundamental to understanding human motivation, as individuals are naturally driven to feel connected to others and be part of a Group. This sense of belonging plays a crucial role in mental well-being, emotional stability, and overall life satisfaction.
Benchmarking refers to the case where there are two sources of data for the same target variable, with different frequencies, and is concerned with correcting inconsistencies between the different estimates.
Deutsch: Fürsorge / Español: Beneficencia / Português: Beneficência / Français: Bienfaisance / Italiano: Beneficenza
Beneficence in the psychology context refers to the ethical principle of acting for the benefit of others, promoting their well-being, and contributing to their welfare. This principle is foundational to ethical practice in psychology and underscores the commitment of psychologists to do good, maximize positive outcomes, and minimize harm to those they work with. Beneficence goes beyond avoiding harmful actions; it involves actively contributing to the health, welfare, and comfort of clients and participants in psychological research and practice.
Deutsch: Vorteile der Antikonformität / Español: Beneficios de la anticonformidad / Português: Benefícios da anticonformidade / Français: Avantages de l'anticonformité / Italiano: Benefici dell'anticonformismo
Anticonformity is the deliberate act of opposing or rejecting the norms, expectations, or behaviours of a Group. In psychology, anticonformity is studied as a form of social influence that contrasts with conformity, where individuals adopt behaviours or beliefs to align with a group. The benefits of anticonformity in a psychological context revolve around personal autonomy, creativity, and social dynamics.