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CA chapter 8
vocab guid
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hypothesis | a supposition or proposed explanation on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. |
| aspire | directions hopes or ambitions towards achieving something |
| conceal | keep (something) secret; prevent from being known or noticed |
| pathological liar | it is when a person consistently lies for no personal gain |
| plausible | seeming reasonable or probable |
| phenomena | a fact situation that is observed to exist or happen; especially one whose cause or explanation is in question |
| traumatic | emotionally disturbing or distressing |
| therapeutic | relating to the healing of disease |
| Self-analysis | the analysis of oneself; in particular one's motives and character |
| Colleagues | a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business |
| Data | facts or statistics collected together for reference or analysis |
| Monitor | an instrument or used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of a process or quantity |
| Impulsivity | is a tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences |
| Aggressive | ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by resulting from aggression |
| Absorbent | a substance item that soaks up liquid easily |
| Inundated | overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with |
| Neurons | a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell |
| Transmitting | cause (something) to pass on from one place or person to another |
| Glitches | a sudden, usually temporary malfunction or irregularity of equipment |
| Stigma | a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person |