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Individuum in the psychology context refers to an individual or a single entity, often used to describe a person as a unique and distinct unit of analysis in psychological research and understanding. In psychology, the concept of the individuum underscores the importance of recognizing and studying individual differences, behaviors, and experiences to gain insights into human nature, cognition, and behavior. Understanding the complexities of the individuum is fundamental in various psychological applications, from clinical psychology to social psychology.

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Indo-Mediterranean diet refers to diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, walnuts, and almonds.

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Indolent is a term which means disinclined to exert oneself; habitually lazy; conducive to inactivity or laziness; lethargic. Indolent also means causing little or no pain; slow to heal, grow, or develop; inactive.

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Induced compliance means creating cognitive dissonance by persuading people to behave in ways that are opposed to their own attitudes.

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Induced compliance paradigm refers to a research methodology used to test dissonance theory, which arouses dissonance by getting people to engage in counter-attitudinal behavior. In Induced compliance paradigm, participants are induced to comply with an experimenter’s request that they behave in a way that is inconsistent with their attitudes

Induced erythrocythemia means causing an elevation of the red blood cell or Hemoglobin concentration by infusing blood. Induced erythrocythemia is also called Blood doping or Blood boosting.

Induced motion refers to the illusory movement of one object that is caused by the movement of another object that is nearby.

Induction refers to a non-punitive form of discipline in which an adult explains why a child’s behavior is wrong and should be changed by emphasizing its effects on others.

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