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.

Bullying refers to repetitively teasing, ridiculing, provoking, or tormenting others through various types of irritating, harassing, or aggressive actions , such as name-calling, threats, insults, and physical injury.

- Coronary heart disease: coronary heart disease (CHD) refers to blockage of the arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle and is a major cause of death in Western culture , with social and psychological factors involved.

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