Glossary H

Hierarchy is defined as a rank-ordered series of higher and lower amounts, levels, degrees, or steps; a system arranged by rank. An example of Heirarchy is Hierarchy of Needs of Psychologist Abraham Maslow's. It is a theory that human needs are arranged in an order or hierarchy based on their importance. The need hierarchy includes physiological, safety, social/love and belonging, esteem, and self -actualization needs.

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Hierarchy of human needs refers to Abraham Maslow's ordering of needs, based on their presumed strength or potency.

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Hierarchy of Needs refer to Maslow's set of human needs; includes physiological, safety, belongingness and love, esteem, and self -actualization, in order from lowest (most basic) need to highest (most complex) need.

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Hierarchy of needs is a term which according to Maslow is the order in which human needs must be fulfilled.

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High blood pressure which also known as Hypertension refers to a condition in which the blood supply through the blood vessels is excessive and can lead to deterioration of the cell tissue and hardening of the arterial walls; abnormally high blood pressure means with either a systolic reading in excess of 160 or a diastolic reading in excess of 105. (see Hypertension)

High-amplitude sucking (HAS) technique refers to an experimental procedure used to test when infants perceive two (2) sounds as different; the technique relies on the infant's first habituating to one sound and then showing dishabituation when a new sound is presented.

High-context macrosystem refers to culture generally characterized by intuitiveness, emotionality, cooperation, group identity, and tradition

In the context of psychology, "high-density" is not typically used as a term or concept.

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