Glossary P

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.

Prurient is characterized by lascivious thoughts; used as criterion for deciding what is Pornographic.

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Prusiner in the psychology context refers to Dr. Stanley B. Prusiner, a prominent neurologist and biochemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1997 for his discovery of prions, infectious proteins responsible for various neurodegenerative diseases. Prusiner's groundbreaking research revolutionized the understanding of these diseases and their underlying mechanisms.

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Pseudoconditioning is defined as a temporary elevation in the amplitude of the conditioned response that is not due to association between the conditioned stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus.

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Pseudocyesis is defined as a condition in which a woman experiences signs of pregnancy, even though she is not pregnant.

Pseudodementia a term which literally means "false dementia ", or a set of symptoms caused by depression that mimic those apparent in the early stages of Alzheimer's.

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Pseudoephedrine refers to an over-the-counter decongestant

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Pseudofamily refers to a type of family that develops when prostitutes and pimps live together. The rules, household responsibilities, and work activities are agreed on by all members of the family.