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Proximodistal development

Proximodistal development refers to a sequence of physical maturation and growth that proceeds from the center of the body (the proximal region) to the extremities (distal regions).

Proximodistal principle

Proximodistal principle refers to the principle of physical growth that states that structures nearest the center of the body develop first

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Proxy pretest

Proxy pretest is defined as a test whose results are correlated with the post-test results and used in quasi-experimental designs having non-equivalent groups for the purpose of demonstrating partial equivalence of the groups.

Prozac

Deutsch: Prozac / Español: Prozac / Português: Prozac / Français: Prozac / Italian: Prozac

Prozac is a widely used antidepressant medication belonging to the class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is primarily prescribed to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and certain eating disorders.

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PRP

PRP is the abbreviations of Performance Related Pay is a term used in industrial and organizational psychology that links an individuals performance with their pay. To measure PRP, different schemes have been set up.

Prude

Prude refers to a person who is excessively concerned with being or appearing to be proper, modest, or righteous.

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Prudent diet

Prudent diet refers to a dietary pattern high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, fish, and poultry and low in red meat and refined grains.

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Pruning

Pruning is defined as the process of eliminating excessive neurons and synapses in the developing brain. The elimination appears to reflect a purposeful "sculpting" of the brain to promote neural efficiency.

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