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Psychology Glossary: I Index
These are brief definitions of psychology terms beginning with I. Click on the term for a more detailed definition.
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I Knew It All Along Phenomenon Definition
The "I knew it all along" phenomenon is also commonly known as the hindsight bias.
Iconic Memory Definition
Iconic memory is a type of visual sensory memory that last only a brief amount of time before fading quickly...
Id Definition
According to Freud’s psychoanalytic theory of personality, the id is the personality component made up of unconscious psychic energy...
Identity Crisis Definition
According to psychologist Erik Erikson, an identity crisis is a time of intensive analysis and exploration of different ways of looking at oneself...
Illusory Correlation Definition
An illusory correlation is the perception of a relationship between two variables when only a minor or absolutely no relationship actually exists...
Independent Variable Definition
The independent variable is the thing that is manipulated by the experimenter.
Industrial Organizational Psychology Definition
Industrial organizational psychology is the branch of psychology that applies psychological theories and principles to organizations...
Informed Consent Definition
Informed consent ensures that patient, clients, and research participants are aware of the risks involved in a particular treatment or procedure.
Instrumental Conditioning Definition
Instrumental conditioning is another term used to described the learning process first described by B.F. Skinner.
Intellectualization Definition
Intellectualization involves looking at painful or uncomfortable things in a way that is cold and clinical...
Introversion Definition
Introversion is a personality trait characterized by introspection, reservation and quietness. Learn more about introversion and how it influences behavior...