Glossary H
Glossary H
Hypothesis testing refers to an inductive reasoning strategy that involves testing a number of possible solutions to a problem and modifying them based on feedback.
Hypothetical constructs refer to imagined entity created by scientists to aid in explanation and investigation. Moreover, Hypothetical constructs refer to concepts that are not themselves directly measurable or observable but that serve as mental models for understanding how a psychological phenomenon works.
Hypothetico-deductive reasoning refers to a style of problem solving in which all possible solutions to a problem are generated and then systematically evaluated to determine the corr
Hypothetico-deductive theory refers to a set of postulates from which empirical relationships are deduced (predicted). If the empirical relationships are as predicted, the Theory gai
Hypothyroidism is a medical condition in which the thyroid gland is not able to produce enough thyroid hormones, leading to a decrease in the body's metabolic rate. In the psychology context, hypothyroidism can have several effects on mental health and cognitive function.
Hypovolemic thirst refers to a kind of thirst provoked by low blood volume.
Hypoxia refers to the reduced oxygenation of brain. Hypoxia is typically not associated with cell death, but some possible interference in the functioning of the neuron. Hypoxia is us
Hypoxyphilia refers to the sub-category of sexual masochism that involves reducing the oxygen supply to the brain while masturbating to achieve a heightened orgasm.