Glossary R
Glossary R
Receptor are molecules on the membranes of neurons to which neurotransmitters bind In the nervous system, a receptor is a specialized portion of an afferent neuron (or a special cell attached to an afferent neuron) that is sensitive to a form of energy in the environment.
Deutsch: Rückfälligkeit / Español: Reincidencia / Português: Reincidência / Français: Récidive / Italiano: Recidiva
Recidivism refers to the tendency of an individual to relapse into a previous behaviour, especially after having been treated or punished for it. In psychology, this term is often used in the context of criminal behaviour or mental health disorders, where a person returns to harmful or maladaptive actions despite interventions. Recidivism is a key focus in rehabilitation and behavioural correction efforts.
Deutsch: Empfänger / Español: Receptor / Português: Recipiente / Français: Destinataire / Italiano: Destinatario
Recipient in the psychology context refers to an individual or entity that receives something, which could be a message, support, treatment, or any form of Communication or aid. The concept is crucial in understanding various psychological processes, including communication, social support, and therapeutic interactions.
Deutsch: Reziprokes Gen-Umwelt-Modell / Español: Modelo genético-ambiental recíproco / Português: Modelo de gene-ambiente recíproco / Français: Modèle génétique-environnement réciproque / Italiano: Modello genetico-ambientale reciproco /
Reciprocal gene–environment model refers to the Hypothesis that people with a genetic predisposition for a disorder may also have a genetic tendency to create environmental risk factors that promote the disorder.