Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Nano needling
Nano needling is a gentle skin treatment that targets the outer layer of the skin to improve its appearance and feel. It uses a handheld device with tiny, smooth tips that lightly press and glide over the surface. These tips are not meant to penetrate deep tissue. Instead, they create very small, temporary micro-channels in the epidermis. That top layer is the skin’s "front door,” and it can block even effective skincare products from penetrating deeply.Boat Accidents
Boat accidents are incidents involving watercraft that occur unexpectedly and often under stressful conditions. While boating is usually associated with leisure or recreation, accidents on the water can quickly become frightening experiences. Conditions may change without warning, visibility can be limited, and escape options are often restricted. Because of this, the effects of a boat accident are not always limited to physical injury. Emotional and cognitive responses frequently follow and can shape how a person feels about water, safety, and risk long after the incident has ended.
When questions about responsibility arise, some individuals seek practical guidance by consulting a boat accident lawyer to better understand possible next steps related to medical costs, emotional harm, or other consequences linked to the accident.
Prusiner
Prusiner in the psychology context refers to Dr. Stanley B. Prusiner, a prominent neurologist and biochemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1997 for his discovery of prions, infectious proteins responsible for various neurodegenerative diseases. Prusiner's groundbreaking research revolutionized the understanding of these diseases and their underlying mechanisms.
Bible
Deutsch: Bibel / Español: Biblia / Português: Bíblia / Français: Bible / Italiano: Bibbia
Bible in the context of psychology refers to the use and impact of religious texts, particularly the Bible, on an individual's mental health, behavior, and overall psychological well-being. The influence of the Bible can be significant in shaping beliefs, values, coping mechanisms, and therapeutic approaches.