Glossary of terms used on this site
Glossaries
Term | Main definition |
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bariatric surgery |
Glossaries - Psychology
type of surgery that modifies the gastrointestinal system to reduce the amount of food that can be eaten and/or limiting how much of the digested food can be absorbed |
basolateral complex |
Glossaries - Psychology
part of the brain with dense connections with a variety of sensory areas of the brain; it is critical for classical conditioning and attaching emotional value to memory |
behaviorism |
Glossaries - Psychology
focus on observing and controlling behavior |
bias |
Glossaries - Psychology
how feelings and view of the world distort memory of past events |
binge eating disorder |
Glossaries - Psychology
type of eating disorder characterized by binge eating and associated distress |
biological perspective |
Glossaries - Psychology
view that psychological disorders like depression and schizophrenia are associated with imbalances in one or more neurotransmitter systems |
biological rhythm |
Glossaries - Psychology
internal cycle of biological activity |
biopsychology |
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study of how biology influences behavior |
biopsychosocial model |
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perspective that asserts that biology, psychology, and social factors interact to determine an individual’s health |
bisexual |
Glossaries - Psychology
emotional and erotic attractions to both same-sexed individuals and opposite-sexed individuals |
bisexual |
Glossaries - Psychology
emotional expression through body position or movement |
blocking |
Glossaries - Psychology
memory error in which you cannot access stored information |
body language |
Glossaries - Psychology
emotional expression through body position or movement |
Broca’s area |
Glossaries - Psychology
region in the left hemisphere that is essential for language production |
bulimia nervosa |
Glossaries - Psychology
type of eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging |