Glossary C
Glossary C
Cycloid refers to a term developed by Ernst Kretschmer to describe a particular relationship between body build and personality type.
Cyclothymia refers to a minor mood disorder characterized by chronic or cyclic mood disturbance that lasts at least two (2) years and has many of the same features found in a major depressive episode ; “up and down” fluctuating periods of hypomanic and depressive features occur over a long period of time.
Cynicism refers to the belief that the best life is one lived close to Nature and away from the rules and regulations of society. It is a Greek Philosophy of the 4th century B.C. advo
- Cyril Burt (1883-1971) : Cyril Burt claimed that his studies of identical twins reared together and apart showed intelligence to be largely innate. Evidence suggested that Burt invented his data, and a major scandal ensued.
Cystectomy refers to the surgical removal of the bladder.