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Tipping point
The phrase tipping point or angle of repose is a sociological term that refers to that dramatic moment when something unique becomes common. The concept has been applied in many fields from economics ... > more -
Psychophysics
Psychophysics is an interdisciplinary field occupying the intersection between cognitive psychology and experimental psychology and dealing with the relationship between physical stimuli and their ... > more -
Cognitive science
Cognitive science is usually defined as the scientific study either of mind or of intelligence. Practically every formal introduction to cognitive science stresses that it is a highly ... > more -
Healthy Aging
Attention Deficit Disorder
Sports Medicine
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Epilepsy Research
Epilepsy
Anticonvulsant
The anticonvulsants, sometimes also called antiepileptics, belong to a diverse group of pharmaceuticals used in prevention of the occurrence of epileptic seizures. The goal of an anticonvulsant is to ... > more -
Psychopharmacology
Psychopharmacology is the study of drug-induced changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. These drugs may originate from natural sources such as plants and animals, or from artificial sources such as ... > more -
Sympathetic nervous system
The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is part of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which also includes the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). The sympathetic nervous system activates what is ... > more -
Addiction
Controlled Substances
Illegal Drugs
Borderline Personality Disorder
Alcoholism
Mental Health Research
Substance abuse
Substance abuse refers to the overindulgence in and dependence on a stimulant, depressant, chemical substance, herb (plant) or fungus leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual's ... > more
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