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Psychology (Greek: ψυχολογία) is the academic and applied study of behavior, mind, and their underlying mechanisms. It primarily applies to humans but can also be applied to non-humans such as animals or artificial systems. Psychology also refers to the application of such knowledge to various spheres of activity, including problems of human beings' daily lives and the treatment of mental illness. The field contains a range of sub-areas (for instance, the studies of development, personality, and language), as well as many different theoretical orientations (such as behaviorism, evolutionary psychology, and psychoanalysis). Psychology draws from a number of other fields of study, including biology, sociology, anthropology, and philosophy.
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Those with AS often display intense interests, such as this boy's fascination with molecular structure.
Asperger syndrome—also referred to as Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's, or AS—is one of five neurobiological pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) that is characterized by deficiencies in social and communication skills. It is considered to be part of the autistic spectrum and is differentiated from other PDDs and from high functioning autism (HFA) in that early development is normal and there is no language delay. It is possible for people with AS to have learning disabilities concurrently with Asperger syndrome. In these cases, differential diagnosis is essential to identify subsequent support requirements. Conversely, IQ tests may show normal or superior intelligence, and standard language development compared with classical autism. The diagnosis of AS is complicated by the lack of adoption of a standardized diagnostic screen, and, instead, the use of several different screening instruments and sets of diagnostic criteria. The exact cause of AS is unknown and the prevalence is not firmly established, due partly to the use of differing sets of diagnostic criteria.
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A kiss can express affection.
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Affection (from Latin ad, and facere, meaning "to do something to") is an emotion that derives from the recognition of one's own values in the character of another. It is popularly used to denote a feeling or type of personal relationship amounting to more than goodwill or friendship.

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  • "Not a single one of the cells that compose you knows who you are, or cares." — Daniel Dennett
  • "The real question is not whether machines think but whether men do. The mystery which surrounds a thinking machine already surrounds a thinking man." — B. F. Skinner
  • "Everywhere I go, I find a poet has been there before me." — Sigmund Freud
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John Broadus Watson (January 9, 1878–September 25, 1958) was an American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, after doing research on animal behavior. He is known for having claimed that he could take any 12 healthy infants and, by applying behavioral techniques, create whatever kind of person he desired. He also wrote about childrearing, worked in advertising and conducted the controversial Little Albert experiment. Later he went on from psychology to become a popular author on child rearing, and an acclaimed contributor to the advertising industry.

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Branches • Emotion • Experiments • Motivation • Organizations • Perception • Personality • Psychological: (Abuse • Schools • Tests • Theories) • Psychologists • Psychotherapy • Publications

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