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Yoga

Yoga is simply defined as the science of stretching to feel better. It is a Sanskrit word which means union: the union of the body, mind and spirit.

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Yohimbine

yohimbine is produced from the bark of the African yohimbe tree that is often used as an aphrodisiac.

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You-message

You-message refers to threatening, accusing, bossing, lecturing, or criticizing of another person.

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Young-Helmholtz theory

Young-Helmholtz theory refers to the Theory that people perceive color through the relative rates of response by three (3) kinds of cones, with each kind maximally sensitive to a diff

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Young-Helmholtz theory of color vision

Young-Helmholtz theory of color vision states that separate receptor systems on the retina are responsive to each of the three primary colors: red, green, and blue-violet. Young-Helmholtz theory of color vision is lso called the Trichromatic theory or Trichromatic theory of color vision.

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Young-old

young-old refers to among the very old, those who remain healthy, vigorous, and competent.

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Youngster

Deutsch: Jugendlicher / Español: Joven / Português: Jovem / Français: Jeune / Italiano: Giovane

In the psychology context, "Youngster" typically refers to a child or adolescent in the stages of development that precede adulthood. This term is used broadly and can encompass various phases of childhood and adolescence, focusing on the psychological, physical, emotional, and social changes that occur during these formative years. Psychology explores the developmental milestones, challenges, and behaviors characteristic of youngsters, aiming to understand how they grow, learn, and interact with their environment and others.

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Youth

In the psychology context, youth refers to the developmental period transitioning from childhood to adulthood, encompassing late childhood and adolescence. This stage is marked by significant physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes. psychologists study youth to understand the complex processes of development during these years, including identity formation, the establishment of independence, the development of sexual and gender identities, and the cultivation of significant interpersonal relationships outside the family unit.

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