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Polio

Polio is defined as an infection caused by the Poliomyelitis enterovirus. The majority of infections in Polio are characterised by a mild fever, usually with diarrhea or vomiting. In a minority of subjects, weakness or complete paralysis of any of the skeletal muscles appears , although after a few days or weeks, the weakness begins to improve and may continue to do so for a few years. In the most severely Polio affected patients, however, all the trunk and limb muscles, and the swallowing and breathing muscles, may be affected and to maintain life, the treatment with mechanical respiratory support is required. After World War 2, Polio occurred in widespread epidemics, but with the introduction in the late 1950's of effective immunisation these epidemics have largely disappeared.

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Political Activism

Deutsch: Politischer Aktivismus / Español: Activismo Político / Português: Ativismo Político / Français: Activisme Politique / Italian: Attivismo Politico

Political activism in the psychology context refers to the actions and behaviors that individuals or groups undertake to influence political processes, policies, and social change, often motivated by a desire for justice, equality, or reform. It involves the psychological factors that drive individuals to engage in political activism, such as beliefs, values, identity, emotions, and social dynamics. Political activism can manifest in various forms, including protests, advocacy, lobbying, and participation in social movements, and is often studied to understand its impact on both individuals and society.

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Political criminology

Deutsch: Politische Kriminologie / Español: Criminología política / Português: Criminologia política / Français: Criminologie politique / Italiano: Criminologia politica

The intersection of politics, power, and crime forms the core of Political criminology, a field that examines how political systems influence criminal behavior, legal frameworks, and societal responses to deviance. Rooted in psychology, it explores the psychological mechanisms behind political decision-making, institutional corruption, and the ways in which authority structures shape perceptions of justice and criminality.

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Political ideology

Political ideology refers to theories pertaining to government.

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Political Science

Political Science is defined as the study of political organizations and institutions, especially governments

Politician

Deutsch: Politiker / Español: Político / Português: Político / Français: Politicien / Italiano: Politico

A politician in the psychology context is an individual involved in the governance of a country or community who exhibits particular psychological traits, motivations, and behaviors influencing their political actions and decisions. This term encompasses both elected officials and those holding significant power within political parties or movements.

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Pollution

English: Pollution / Deutsch: Verschmutzung / Español: Contaminación / Português: Poluição / Français: Pollution / Italiano: Inquinamento /

Pollution in Psychology: Understanding, Examples, Recommendations, and Healing

Understanding Pollution in Psychology:

In the context of psychology, pollution is a metaphorical concept that refers to the presence of negative and harmful influences or factors in an individual's environment or mental state. These influences can be internal or external and have a detrimental impact on an individual's mental and emotional well-being. Pollution in this sense can be thought of as the contamination of one's psychological environment, leading to various psychological and emotional challenges.

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Poltergeist

Poltergeist is defined as a ghost that manifests itself by noises, rappings, and the creation of disorder.

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