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Psychic Probability is a term used by Carl Jung to denote the probability of archetypal activity as opposed to random chance.
Psychical determinism refers to the type of determinism that stresses mental causes of behavior.

Psychoactive means pertaining to effects on mood, thinking, and behavior.

Deutsch: Psychoaktives Medikament / Español: Droga psicoactiva / Português: Droga psicoativa / Français: Drogue psychoactive / Italian: Droga psicoattiva

Psychoactive drug refers to a substance capable of altering attention, memory, judgment, time sense, self-control, mood, or perception. These drugs are widely used in both medical and recreational contexts and can have significant impacts on mental health and psychological functioning.

Psychoactive substances refer to a type of substance which Affect the mind, mental processes, or emotions.

Psychoanalysis refers to a theory and system of practice that relies heavily on the concepts of the unconscious mind, inhibited sexual impulses, early development, and the use of the "free association " technique and dream analysis. Moreover, Psychoanalysis refers to assessment and therapy pioneered by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes exploration of, and insight into, unconscious processes and conflicts.

Psychoanalyst refers to a therapist who practices Psychoanalysis after earning either an M.D. or a Ph.D. degree and receiving additional specialized postdoctoral training.