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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.
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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 |
Habituation Definition
Habituation is a decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations...
Hallucinations Definition
Hallucinations involve perceiving things that are not really there. Learn more about the characteristics of hallucinations and some of the possible causes.
Hawthorn Effect Definition
The Hawthorn effect is 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...
Hindsight Bias Definition
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.
Hippocampus Definition
The hippocampus is a part of the brain that is involved in emotions, learning and memory formation...
Homeostasis Definition
Homeostasis refers to the body's tendency to maintain certain states at relatively constant levels...
Hormones Definition
Hormones are a type of chemical messenger released by cells and glands...
Hynosis Definition
Hypnosis has been used to treat a wide number of ailments, yet many understand very little about this process. Learn more in this overview of hypnosis.
Hypothalamus Definition
The hypothalamus is a tiny structure in the brain associated with regulating body temperature, emotions, thirst, circadian rhythms and hunger...
Hypothesis Definition
A hypothesis is a tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables. Learn more about the elements of a good hypothesis.
Hysteria Definition
Hysteria was a medical condition often mentioned during the Victorian period characterized by symptoms including hallucinations, nervousness and partial paralysis...