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Heuristic value

Heuristic value refers to a criterion for evaluating the scientific merit of theories. An Heuristic theory is one that continues to stimulate new research and new discoveries

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Heuristic-systematic model of persuasion

Heuristic-systematic model of persuasion refers to the theory that there are two (2) ways in which persuasive communications can cause attitude change; people either systematically process the merits of the arguments or use mental shortcuts (Heuristics ), such as "Length equals strength"

Heuristic/systematic model

Heuristic/systematic model refers to a theory that posits two (2) routes to persuasion, via either conscious or automatic processing

Heuristics

Heuristics is defined as informal, intuitive, speculative strategies that sometimes lead to an effective solution and sometimes do not; mental shortcuts that provide quick estimates about the likelihood of uncertain events

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Hibernation

Hibernation is defined as the state in which some animals spend the winter, with extremely low temperatures and metabolic rates. During this state, the brain shows no activity.

Hibernation reaction

Hibernation reaction refers to a Mood disorder involving a cycling of episodes corresponding to the seasons of the year, typically with depression occurring during the winter. Hibernation reaction is another name for Seasonal affective disorder (SAD ), Winter blues, Winter depression or Cabin fever

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Hidden observer

Hidden observer refers to a detached part of the hypnotized person's awareness that silently observes events.

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Hidden observer phenomenon

Hidden observer phenomenon refers to an Affect in which the experiences of a part of the hypnotized person's mind differ from those of the rest of his/her mind.

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