Glossary of terms used on this site
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obese |
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adult with a BMI of 30 or higher |
object permanence |
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idea that even if something is out of sight, it still exists |
object permanence |
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idea that even if something is out of sight, it still exists |
observational learning |
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type of learning that occurs by watching others |
observer bias |
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when observations may be skewed to align with observer expectations |
obstructive sleep apnea |
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sleep disorder defined by episodes when breathing stops during sleep as a result of blockage of the airway |
occipital lobe |
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part of the cerebral cortex associated with visual processing; contains the primary visualcortex |
operant conditioning |
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form of learning in which the stimulus/experience happens after the behavior is demonstrated |
operational definition |
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description of what actions and operations will be used to measure the dependent variables and manipulate the independent variables |
opiate/opioid |
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opinion |
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personal judgments, conclusions, or attitudes that may or may not be accurate |
oral stage |
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psychosexual stage in which an infant’s pleasure is focused on the mouth |
orgasm |
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peak phase of the sexual response cycle associated with rhythmic muscle contractions (and ejaculation) |
overgeneralization |
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overweight |
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