Glossary V

Values refer to the core beliefs we hold regarding what is right and fair in terms of our actions and our interactions with others.

Vandalism refers to the willful damage or destruction of school property including bombing, arson, graffi ti, and other acts that cause property damage.

Variability refers to the degree of change in a phenomenon over time.

Variable refers to a dimension along which people, things, or events differ.

A variable-resistance is an exercise strength training in which the resistance varies throughout the range of motion.

Deutsch: Varietät

The term "variety" refers to the range or diversity of something. This can refer to a variety of different concepts or phenomena within psychology, such as the range of emotions or behaviors that an individual experiences, the diversity of cultural or social experiences that shape an individual's development, or the variety of treatment options or interventions that are available to address a particular problem or challenge.

Vascular dementia refers to a form of Dementia resulting from a vascular disease that causes deprivation of the blood supply to the brain. It is a progressive brain disorder involving loss of cognitive functioning caused by blockage of blood flow to the brain, that appears concurrently with other neurological signs and symptoms.
Vascular system refers to the blood supply system of arteries and veins.

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