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Syntax refers to the structure of a language, or the rules which specify how grammatical markers and words are combined to make meaningful sentences; the part of speech of a word (for instance, noun or adverb).

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Deutsch: Synthese / Español: síntesis / Português: síntese / Français: synthèse / Italiano: sintesi

Synthesis in psychology refers to the mental process of combining various elements of cognition, information, and experiences to form a coherent whole, new idea, or concept.

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Deutsch: Syphilis / Español: sífilis / Português: sífilis / Français: syphilis / Italiano: sifilide

Syphilis is primarily known as a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. In the context of psychology, it is significant due to its potential effects on the brain and mental health, particularly in its later stages.

It is a bacterial STI that is divided into primary, secondary, and tertiary stages. A sexually transmitted infection that, in advanced stages, can attack major organ systems. a common sexually transmitted disease that may cross the placental barrier in the middle and later stages of pregnancy, causing miscarriage or serious birth defects.

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Deutsch: System / Español: Sistema / Português: Sistema / Français: Système / Italiano: Sistema /

System refers to a group of things or parts connected in some way so as to form a whole.A system is also, the body, or a number of bodily organs functioning as a unit.

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systematic desensitization refers to behavioral therapy technique to diminish excessive fears, involving gradual exposure to the feared stimulus paired with a positive coping experience, usually relaxation.

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- Systematic desensitization therapy : Systematic desensitization therapy refers to a type of behavior therapy that attempts to reduce client anxiety through relaxation techniques and progressive exposure to feared stimuli.

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Deutsch: Systematische Beobachtung / Español: Observación sistemática / Português: Observação sistemática / Français: Observation systématique / Italiano: Osservazione sistematica

Systematic observation is a method used in psychology to study behavior in a structured and organized manner. This approach involves observing and recording behavior within a predefined framework, ensuring that the observation process is both objective and consistent. Systematic observation is often contrasted with casual or unsystematic observation, where observations may be made randomly or without a specific plan or structure.

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Systems theory refers to a study of the relationship of parts in their context, emphasizing their unity and their relationship to each other. It is applied to biology, medicine, and other fields and is a basis for family systems therapy. Systems theory is also a term used in Psychopathology that refers to a framework for viewing human behavior through three (3) distinct frames of reference or "systems”—biological, psychological, and social; systems theory does not attempt to explain human behavior

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