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Psychology Glossary: H Index

These are brief definitions of psychology terms beginning with H. Click on the term for a more detailed definition.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
What Is a Hypothesis?
A hypothesis is a tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables...
What Is a Hindsight Bias
The term hindsight bias refers to the tendency people have to view events as more predictable than they really are...Learn more about the hind sight bias and some examples of this phenomenon.
Habituation
A decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations...
Hawthorn Effect
A term referring to the tendency of some people to work harder and perform better when they are participants in an experiment...
Heuristic Definition
A heuristic is a mental shortcut that allows people to solve problems and make judgments quickly and efficiently...
Hierarchy of Needs Definition
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is most often displayed as a pyramid, with lowest levels of the pyramid made up of the most basic needs and more complex needs are at the top of the pyramid...

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