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Rapid cycling bipolar disorder

- Rapid cycling bipolar disorder : Rapid cycling bipolar disorder refers to the diagnosis given when a person has four (4) or more cycles of mania and depression within a single year.

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Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep

- Rapid eye movement: rapid eye movement (REM) sleep refers to the periodic intervals of sleep during which the eyes move rapidly from side to side, and dreams occur, but the body is inactive.

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Rapid eye movement sleep

Rapid eye movement sleep also known as REM is a stage of sleep that accounts for approximately two (2) hours of the total sleep cycle, with the average person experiencing as many as

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Rapport

Deutsch: Beziehung / Español: Rapport / Português: Rapport / Français: Rapport / Italian: Rapport

Rapport in psychology refers to a harmonious and understanding Relationship between two or more people. It involves mutual respect, trust, and emotional affinity, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.

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Rapture

Deutsch: Verzückung / Entrückung / Español: Éxtasis / Arrebato / Português: Êxtase / Arrebatamento / Français: Ravissement / Extase / Italiano: Rapimento / Estasi

Rapture in the psychology context refers to an intense emotional or spiritual state characterized by overwhelming joy, ecstasy, or transcendence. It can be spontaneous or induced and is often described as a powerful feeling of union with something greater—be it nature, the universe, a divine presence, or a moment of profound beauty.

While sometimes linked to religious or mystical experiences, rapture also appears in peak moments of creativity, love, meditation, or altered states of consciousness. It is considered a rare but deeply meaningful experience that can leave lasting psychological impressions.

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Rating scale

Deutsch: Bewertungsskala / Español: Escala de calificación / Português: Escala de classificação / Français: Échelle d'évaluation / Italiano: Scala di valutazione

Rating scale in psychology is a tool used to assess and measure attitudes, behaviours, opinions, or characteristics. It involves asking individuals to rate an item or statement on a defined scale, often numerical or descriptive, to quantify their responses. Rating scales are commonly used in psychological assessments, surveys, and research to gather data that can be analysed for patterns or insights.

Rating Scale is defined as a scale based on descriptive words or phrases that indicate performance levels. Qualities of a performance are described in order to designate a level of achievement.

Rating Scale refers to a written list of performance criteria associated with a particular activity or product on which an observer marks a pupil's performance on each criterion in terms of its quality using a scale that has more than two (2) choices, for example strong agree or strongly disagree. Moreover, Rating Scale is a list of personality traits or aspects of behavior on which a person is rated; a response technique that allows a respondent to give a graded response indicating the individual's rating, like the example given above. Rating scales also refer to instruments designed to assess memory from the viewpoint of an observer which is often a Mental health professional. The scale may be used with rubrics or descriptions of each level of performance


A written list of performance criteria associated with a particular activity or product on which an observer marks a pupil's performance on each criterion in terms of its quality using a scale that has more than two choices.

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Rationalism

Rationalism refers to a philosophical school of Thought that maintains that truth is acquired through logic and reasoning

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Rationality

Deutsch: Rationalität / Español: racionalidad / Português: racionalidade / Français: rationalité / Italiano: razionalità

Rationality in the psychology context refers to the quality or state of being reasonable, logical, and making decisions based on evidence and coherent reasoning. It involves the ability to think clearly, make judgments that align with reality, and act in ways that are consistent with one's goals and values. In psychology, rationality is studied in terms of how individuals process information, evaluate options, and make decisions that are logically sound and aligned with their best interests.

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