| 1. | CAT scan - Computerized axial tomography | Computerized axial tomography, a method of diagnosis employing X-rays taken from different angles and then analyzed by computer to produce a representation of a specific body area in cross More… 0.2 KB |
| 2. | CAUSALITY AND MENTAL CAUSATION | Causality is a relationship between two elements. one of which. the cause. produces an effect on the other. In Jean Piaget’s theory. understanding causal relations is a crucial point in the More… 1.9 KB |
| 3. | Cabin fever | Cabin fever is an idiomatic term for a claustrophobic reaction that takes place when a person or group is isolated and/or shut in, for an extended period. Symptoms include restlessness, More… 0.5 KB |
| 4. | Cable properties | characterizing the ability of axons to conduct impulses passively in a decremental fashion. |
| 5. | Cache sexe | A cache-sexe is an item, often a small garment, that covers its user's genitals. The most common style, seen in Western G-strings and Japanese Fundoshis, has a triangle of material More… 1.4 KB |
| 6. | Cachinnation | Uncontrolled laughter that appears to be inappropriate and/or without a cause. Often, it is a symptom of hebephrenic schizophrenia. |
| 7. | Cacodemonia | (Cacodemonomania; Cacodaemonomania); a delusional state in which the individual believes himself to be possessed of or by a demon, an evil spirit or devil; often a symptom of hebephrenic More… 0.2 KB |
| 8. | Caesarian section | A Caesarean section (or Cesarean section in American English), also known as C-section or Caesar, is a surgical procedure in which incisions are made through a mother's abdomen More… 0.7 KB |
| 9. | Caesaropapism | is the idea of combining the power of secular government with, or making it superior to, the spiritual authority of the Christian Church; especially concerning the connection of the More… 0.6 KB |
| 10. | Caffeine intoxication | An acute overdose of caffeine, usually in excess of about 300 milligrams, dependent on body weight and level of caffeine tolerance, can result in a state of central nervous system More… 1.9 KB |
| 11. | Caffeine use disorders | In DSM-IV, this group includes caffeine intoxication, caffeine anxiety disorder, and caffeine sleep disorder. |
| 12. | Cage | An acronym formed by cut down, annoyed, guilt feelings, eye-opener ; A four questions screening test used in detecting alcoholism : 1- Have you ever felt you would cut down on your drinking More… 0.4 KB |
| 13. | Calcium channel blockers | Calcium channel blockers are a class of drugs and natural substances with effects on many excitable cells of the body, like the muscle of the heart, smooth muscles of the vessels or neuron More… 3.1 KB |
| 14. | California infant scale for motor development | A battery of 76 items to assess motor development from birth to three years, such as sitting without support, walking alone, walking up and down staires See also: California personality More… 0.8 KB |
| 15. | California personality inventory | A questionnaire of items related to normal healthy functioning. See also: California infant scale for motor development, California psychological inventory test, California test of More… 0.7 KB |
| 16. | California psychological inventory test | A self report inventory that draws about half of its 480 items from the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, scored for such personality characteristics as self-control, dominance, More… 0.9 KB |
| 17. | California test of mental maturity | Scales designed to measure various factors, such as memory and logical reasoning, at five different levels of difficulty. See also: California infant scale for motor development, More… 0.8 KB |
| 18. | California tests of personality | A type of personality questionnaire intended to yield scors on personal worth, self-reliance, sense of freedom, belongingness, various social skills, and total adjustment. See also: More… 0.8 KB |
| 19. | California verbal learning test adult version | An examination for use in assessing verbal learning and memory deficits in individuals 17 years and older, including older persons and neurologically impaired. See also: California More… 0.8 KB |
| 20. | California verbal learning test childen version | an examination for individuals 5-16 years of age that assesses verbal learning and memory within the context of everyday memory tasks. See also: California infant scale for motor More… 0.8 KB |
| 21. | Calvinism | Calvinism or (the Reformed tradition, the Reformed faith, or Reformed theology) is a theological system and an approach to the Christian life that emphasizes the rule of God over all things. More… 0.7 KB |
| 22. | Cannabis intoxication | Cannabis is a psychoactive drug, and its effects on the brain are mediated through cannabinoids, most notably Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). In some areas of the world, medical cannabis is More… 1.0 KB |
| 23. | Cannabis sativa | Cannabis sativa is an herb that has been used by humans throughout recorded history for its fiber, known as hemp, for its psychological and physiological effects and for the nourishment of More… 0.4 KB |
| 24. | Cannabis use disorders | In (DSM-IV), this group includes : cannabis dependence, cannabis intoxication, cannabis delirium, cannabis abuse, cannabis psychotic disorder with delusions or hallucinations, and cannabis More… 0.2 KB |
| 25. | Cannibalism | Cannibalism (from Spanish caníbal) is the act or practice of humans eating other humans. The ritualistic eating of human flesh is also known as anthropophagy, from Greek: ἄνθρωπος, More… 1.1 KB |