Glossary D
Glossary D
Depolarization refers to the reduction in the level of polarization across a membrane; when the inside of a neuron becomes more positive, as occurs during the initial phases of the action potential. Depolarization is usually associated with the action of excitatory neurotransmitters.
Deutsch: Depravation / Español: Depravación / Português: Depravação / Français: Dépravation / Italiano: Depravazione
Depravation, in the psychology context, refers to a state of moral or behavioural corruption, deterioration, or deviation from societal norms or personal values. This term is often used to describe extreme maladaptive behaviours, attitudes, or conditions that reflect a loss of ethical grounding or integrity.
Deprecation in the psychology context refers to the act of diminishing one's own self-worth or value, often accompanied by self-criticism, self-doubt, and negative self-talk. It is a psychological process where individuals tend to underestimate their abilities, accomplishments, and overall importance. Deprecation can have detrimental effects on mental health, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships.
Depressant refers to psychoactive substance that results in behavioral sedation, such substances include alcohol and the sedative, hypnotic, and anxiolytic drugs.
Depressant (Downer) refers to a substance that decreases activity in the body and nervous system.