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Anhedonia

Anhedonia is the inability to experience pleasure from usually pleasurable situations, and it is a primary symptom of depression, schizophrenia, and other mental disorders…

Amygdala

The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped region deep within the brain that plays a central role in processing emotions, particularly fear and anxiety. It…

Amino Acids

Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins, consisting of a central carbon atom bonded to an amino group (-NH2), a carboxyl group…

Ambient Odor

An odor one is not consciously aware of.

Allostasis

The process by which the body responds to stressors in order to regain homeostasis.

Alliesthesia

As introduced in the DSPR, alliesthesia is the concept that any stimulus capable of supporting our homeostasis will be perceived as pleasant, while any…

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