Glossary P

Protective factor refers to a variable that precedes a negative outcome of interest and decreases the chances that the outcome will occur.

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Protein hormone is hormone composed of a long chain of amino acids.

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Protein kinase C is part of second messenger system that is activated by diacylglycerol and results in the activation of proteins in the cell.

Protestant in the context of psychology refers to a psychological phenomenon associated with the Protestant work ethic. The term encompasses a set of beliefs, values, and behaviors that have been historically linked to Protestantism, particularly the Calvinist and Puritan traditions. This ethic emphasizes hard work, individual responsibility, thriftiness, and a sense of duty, often leading to high levels of motivation and productivity. psychologists have studied the influence of the Protestant work ethic on various aspects of human behavior, motivation, and personality.

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Protestant Ethic means the belief in individualism, thrift, self-sacrifice, efficiency, personal responsibility, and productivity.

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Protestantism refers to the religious movement that denied the authority of the Pope and of Aristotle. It argued against church hierarchy and ritual and instead wanted a simple, deeply personal, and introspective religion like that described by St. Paul and St. Augustine.

Protodeclarative gestures refer to gestures or vocalizations that direct the visual attention of other people to objects of shared interest, such as pointing to a dog; done with the prime purpose of engaging another person in interaction.

Deutsch: Protoimperative Gesten / Español: Gestos Protoimperativos / Português: Gestos Protoimperativos / Français: Gestes Protoimpératifs / Italiano: Gestualità Protoimperativa /

Protoimperative gestures refer to gestures or vocalizations used to express needs, such as pointing to an object that one desires but cannot reach.

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