Browse Reference Articles
151 to 160 of 220 articles
-
Epistemology
Epistemology or theory of knowledge is the branch of Western philosophy that studies the nature and scope of knowledge. Much of the debate in this field has focused on analyzing the nature of ... > more -
Intelligence quotient
An intelligence quotient or IQ is a score derived from a set of standardized tests developed to measure a person's cognitive abilities ("intelligence") in relation to their age group. An IQ test does ... > more -
Brain damage
Brain damage or brain injury is the destruction or degeneration of brain cells. Brain damage may occur due to a wide range of conditions, illnesses, or injuries. Possible causes of widespread ... > more -
Virtual reality
Virtual reality (VR) is a technology which allows a user to interact with a computer-simulated environment, be it a real or imagined one. Most current virtual reality environments are primarily ... > more -
Inferiority complex
An inferiority complex, in the fields of psychology and psychoanalysis, is a feeling that one is inferior to others in some way. It is often unconscious, and is thought to drive afflicted individuals ... > more -
Public health
Public health is concerned with threats to the overall health of a community based on population health analysis. Health is defined and promoted differently by many organizations. The World Health ... > more -
Double blind
The double blind method is an important part of the scientific method, used to prevent research outcomes from being 'influenced' by the placebo effect or observer bias. Blinded research is an ... > more -
Aggression
In psychology and other social and behavioral sciences, aggression refers to behavior that is intended to cause harm or pain. Aggression can be either physical or verbal, and behavior is classified ... > more
Search ScienceDaily
Number of stories in archives: 137,221

