Psychology Glossary

The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .

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The Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) refers to the disease caused by the human immunodeficiency (or immune deficiency) virus (HIV) that attacks the immune system and leaves the person susceptible to unusual infections.

Frigidity is defined as the

  • failure of a female to respond to sexual stimulus;
  • aversion on the part of a woman to sexual intercourse;
  • failure of a female to achieve an orgasm (Anorgasmia) during sexual intercourse.

A Psychodynamic model refers to a framework for explaining human behavior that focuses on symptoms, behaviors, and underlying processes Psychodynamic model states that human problems stem from internal conflicts that they have not been able to resolve.

Anthropometry refers to the study and measurement of the dimensions of the body and other physical characteristics.

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