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Chapter 8
Vob
Question | Answer |
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hypothesis | a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. |
aspire | direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something. |
conceal | keep from sight; hide. |
Pathological liar | behavior of habitual or compulsive lying. |
plausible | (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable. |
phenomena | a fact or 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 and statistics collected together for reference or analysis. |
monitor | an instrument or device 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 or resulting from aggression. |
absorbent | (of a material) able to soak 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. |