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Reuptake

reuptake refers to the action by which a Neurotransmitter is quickly drawn back into the discharging Neuron after being released into a Synaptic cleft.

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Revelation

In religion and theology, revelation is the revealing or disclosing of some form of truth or knowledge through communication with a deity or other supernatural entity or entities.

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Reversal Design

Reversal Design refers to the type of experimental design in which an Intervention is introduced, withdrawn, and then reinstated, and the behavior of a participant is examined on and off the treatment.

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Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction

Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is a a highly sensitive technique for the detection and quantitation of mRNA (messenger RNA). The technique consists of two parts:

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Reversibility

Reversibility refers to a principle of training that describes the temporary Nature of a training effect; adaptations to training are lost when the training stops.

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Revision

Deutsch: Überprüfung / Español: Revisión / Português: Revisão / Français: Révision / Italiano: Revisione /

Revision in the context of psychology refers to the process of reevaluating and making changes to one's thoughts, behaviors, or beliefs with the goal of improving mental health and well-being. It involves the critical examination of past experiences, decisions, or cognitive patterns to enhance personal growth, coping strategies, and overall psychological functioning. Revision is a fundamental aspect of various psychological approaches and therapies, enabling individuals to adapt and make positive changes in their lives.

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Reward

Deutsch: Belohnung / Español: Recompensa / Português: Recompensa / Français: Récompense / Italiano: Ricompensa

A reward is anything that produces pleasure or satisfaction; a positive reinforcer. Reward desirable behavioral consequences likely to increase the frequency of occurrence of that behavior.

In psychology, a reward refers to a stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of a particular behavior being repeated. It is a fundamental concept in the study of behavior, motivation, and the neural mechanisms underlying these processes.

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Rheumatoid arthritis

rheumatoid arthritis refers to painful, degenerative disease in which the immune system essentially attacks itself, resulting in stiffness, swelling, and even destruction of the joints. Cognitive-behavioral treatments can help relieve pain and stiffness.

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