Glossary N

Glossary N

Naive realism refers to the belief that what one experiences mentally is the same as what is present physically.

Naive theories is a type of belief perseverance which refers to beliefs about how the world works

Naloxone (Narcane) is a drug that blocks the positive effects of heroin and can lead to a decreased desire to use it.

Naltrexone is a drug that blocks the positive effects of alcohol and heroin and can lead to a decreased desire to drink or use substances

Name-calling using negative or stereotyping words when in disagreement.

Nancy School refers to a Group of physicians who believed that because all humans are suggestible, all humans can be hypnotized. Nancy School was founded by Auguste Ambroise Liebeault.

Naproxen is an Aspirin-like analgesic.

Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever. It is sold under various brand names, including Aleve, Naprosyn, and Anaprox.

Narcissism refers to an excessive preoccupation or admiration with oneself; the tendency to regard oneself as grandiosely self-important; excessive self-love and Self orientation.

Related Articles

Agoraphobia at psychology-glossary.com■■■■■
Agoraphobia refers to the fear of public places or open spacesagoraphobics try to avoid being in situations . . . Read More
Night terror at psychology-glossary.com■■■■■
Night terror is defined as a state of panic during NREM sleep. An experience of intense anxiety during . . . Read More
Culture-Bound Syndromes at psychology-glossary.com■■■■
Culture-Bound Syndromes refer to recurrent patterns of maladaptive behaviors and/or troubling experiences . . . Read More
Autistic disorder at psychology-glossary.com■■■■
Autistic disorder refers to a severe childhood disorder characterized by qualitative impairment in social . . . Read More
Obsessive-compulsive disorder at psychology-glossary.com■■■■
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) refers to Anxiety disorder involving unwanted, persistent, intrusive . . . Read More
Traumatic experience at psychology-glossary.com■■■■
Traumatic experience refers to a disastrous or an extremely painful event that has severe psychological . . . Read More
Benzodiazepines at psychology-glossary.com■■■■
Benzodiazepines refers to a class of drugs that act as tranquilizersthe most common side effects are . . . Read More
Delirium tremens at psychology-glossary.com■■■■
Delirium tremens refer to a condition induced by alcohol withdrawal and characterized by excessive trembling, . . . Read More
Pavor at psychology-glossary.com■■■■
Pavor, in the psychology context, refers to an intense, overwhelming sense of fear or terror that goes . . . Read More
Neurotic anxiety at psychology-glossary.com■■■■
Neurotic anxiety refers to anxiety that occurs when one is repeatedly prevented from expressing one's . . . Read More