Clinical researchClinical research is a branch of healthcare science that determines the safety and effectiveness (efficacy) of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use. These may be used for prevention, treatment, diagnosis or for relieving symptoms of a disease. Clinical research is different from clinical practice. In clinical practice established treatments are used, while in clinical research evidence is collected to establish a treatment.
Anorexie mentaleL’anorexie mentale (du grec ancien (anórexis) = « perte de l'appétit ») est l'un des troubles des conduites alimentaires (TCA). Elle se manifeste notamment par une préoccupation très forte de l'apparence, qui entraîne des restrictions alimentaires drastiques. Les sujets qui souffrent de ces troubles sont surtout des adolescentes, même s'il y a de plus en plus de garçons et d'adultes. Les causes sont inconnues et multiples. Les mécanismes sont probablement complexes.
Psychologie physiologiqueLa psychologie physiologique est une autre branche des neurosciences comportementales (psychologie biologique) qui étudie les mécanismes neurologiques de la perception et du comportement à travers une manipulation cérébrale directe des cobayes (animaux). Contrairement aux autres branches de la psychologie biologique, le but principal de la recherche dans la psychologie physiologique est le développement de théories les relations cerveau-comportement. D'une manière alternative, elle est appelée psychophysiologie et également neurosciences cognitives.
TranseLa transe est un état modifié de conscience. Il en existe différentes formes : chamanique, hypnotique, médiumnique Le terme transe, qui peut aussi s'écrire trance (terme anglais), est de la même famille que le verbe « transir », qui, au Moyen Âge, signifie « partir », « passer », « s'écouler ». Il vient du latin transire. À partir du , il prend souvent le sens de « passer de vie à trépas », tout comme le terme samadhi parfois utilisé dans l'hindouisme.
Absorption (psychology)Absorption is a disposition or personality trait in which a person becomes absorbed in their ry, particularly fantasy. This trait thus correlates highly with a fantasy prone personality. The original research on absorption was by American psychologist Auke Tellegen. The construct of absorption was developed in order to relate individual differences in hypnotisability to broader aspects of personality. Absorption has a variable correlation with hypnotisability (r = 0.13–0.
Case report formA case report form (or CRF) is a paper or electronic questionnaire specifically used in clinical trial research. The case report form is the tool used by the sponsor of the clinical trial to collect data from each participating patient. All data on each patient participating in a clinical trial are held and/or documented in the CRF, including adverse events. The sponsor of the clinical trial develops the CRF to collect the specific data they need in order to test their hypotheses or answer their research questions.
Ego deathEgo death is a "complete loss of subjective self-identity". The term is used in various intertwined contexts, with related meanings. Jungian psychology uses the synonymous term psychic death, referring to a fundamental transformation of the psyche. In death and rebirth mythology, ego death is a phase of self-surrender and transition, as described by Joseph Campbell in his research on the mythology of the Hero's Journey. It is a recurrent theme in world mythology and is also used as a metaphor in some strands of contemporary western thinking.
Outline of selfThe following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the human self: Self – individuality, from one's own perspective. To each person, self is that person. Oneself can be a subject of philosophy, psychology and developmental psychology; religion and spirituality, social science and neuroscience. Human Human condition Individuality (selfhood) – state or quality of being an individual; particularly of being a person separate from other persons and possessing his or her own needs or goals, rights and responsibilities.
Tactile hallucinationTactile hallucination is the false perception of tactile sensory input that creates a hallucinatory sensation of physical contact with an imaginary object. It is caused by the faulty integration of the tactile sensory neural signals generated in the spinal cord and the thalamus and sent to the primary somatosensory cortex (SI) and secondary somatosensory cortex (SII). Tactile hallucinations are recurrent symptoms of neurological diseases such as schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, Ekbom's syndrome and delerium tremens.
