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Wolffian ducts

Wolffian ducts refers to early precursors to male reproductive structures. It is one of a pair of structures in the embryo that, when exposed to testosterone, will develop into the male reproductive system.

Wolfgang Köhler (1887 -1967)

Wolfgang Köhler (1887 -1967) worked with Wertheimer on his early perception experiments. Köhler is considered a co-founder of the school of Gestalt psychology.

Womb envy

Womb envy refers to Karen Horney's theory of men's envy of women's ability to bear children or the concept that men and boys experience jealousy over women's ability to bear and nurse children.

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Women’s suffrage

Women’s suffrage refers to the movement to get women the right to vote.

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Wonder

Deutsch: Wunder / Español: Asombro / Português: Maravilha / Français: Merveille / Italian: Meraviglia

Wonder in the psychology context refers to a complex emotional and cognitive experience characterized by a sense of amazement, awe, curiosity, and admiration. It is often triggered by encountering something extraordinary, novel, or inexplicable that challenges existing understanding and evokes a deep sense of curiosity and exploration.

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Wonderlic Personnel Test

Wonderlic Personnel Test refers to the cognitive ability test that is most commonly used in industry.

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Wonk

Wonk refers to an expert who studies a subject or issue thoroughly and excessively.

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Woodchuck

Woodchuck refers to a hibernating animal

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