Random Vocab Flashcards
prodromal
relating to or denoting the period between the appearance of initial symptoms and the full development of a rash or fever
subjective
states that reality is shaped by a person’s perspective, emotions, and experiences
apperception
the process of how past experiences influence and shape current experiences
multiphasic
having more than one phase, component, or stage
objective
(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts
homeostasis
the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment in response to external changes, allowing it to survive and function properly
Glucocorticoids
a class of steroid hormones that help regulate metabolism and have anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects
immunosuppression
Suppression of the body’s immune system and its ability to fight infections and other diseases
inhibited
unable to act in a relaxed and natural way because of self-consciousness or mental restraint.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
a class of drugs that are commonly used to treat depression and other psychiatric conditions
invariant
something that is constant, unchanging, or unaffected by a specific transformation or operation
egocentrism
when young [children] genuinely believe the world is centered around them; everyone sees what they see, everyone knows what they know
centration
the act of focusing all attention on one characteristic or dimension of a situation while disregarding all others