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Psychogenic need is a term in Murray’s theory that refers to a relatively stable predisposition toward a type of action.

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Psychogenic pain is purely psychological pain without a physiological basis.

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Deutsch: Psychogotik / Español: Psicogótico / Português: Psicogótico / Français: Psychogothique / Italiano: Psicogotico

Psychogothic in the psychology context refers to a subgenre or thematic approach within psychological literature, film, and art that explores the darker, often unsettling aspects of the human psyche, drawing heavily on themes and aesthetics traditionally associated with Gothic fiction. It delves into psychological states of fear, paranoia, madness, obsession, and the uncanny, often using elements of suspense, mystery, and atmosphere to evoke a sense of dread or unease. Unlike traditional Gothic, which might rely on supernatural elements, psychogothic primarily roots its horror and tension in the internal workings of the mind, the fragility of sanity, and the psychological impact of oppressive environments or past traumas.

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Psychographics refers to a Research that attempts to explain Behavior by analyzing people's Personality Traits and values. This Research is often associated with lifestyle research.

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Psychohistorical analysis refers to the application of Erikson's Life-span theory, along with Psychoanalytic principles, to the study of historical figures.

Psychohistorical perspective refers to an integration of past, present, and future time with respect to personal and societal continuity and change.

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Psychokinesis is defined as the purported ability to mentally alter or influence objects or events.

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Psycholinguistic theory refers to the view that language learning involves an interaction between environmental influences and an inborn tendency to acquire language. The emphasis of Psycholinguistic theory is on the inborn tendency.