Identity in the sense of social identity arises from social categorization processes. People see themselves as human beings, as part of certain groups, and as individuals. People associate group membership with certain values that contribute to their self-worth. What is identity? Identity in the sense of social identity arises from social categorization processes. People see … Read more
Socialization is the ongoing adaptation to patterns of feeling and thinking within social communities. According to socialization theory, humans are only viable through socialization. Socialization problems can therefore cause mental and psychosomatic illnesses, but can also be a symptom of them. What is socialization? Socialization is the ongoing adaptation to patterns of feeling and thinking … Read more
The sucking reflex refers to an innate (in medicine, unconditional) reflex recorded in a wide range of mammals – humans being one of them. Normally, however, this reflex is unlearned during adolescence. In humans, this usually happens within the first year of life. What is the sucking reflex? When breastfeeding at the mother’s breast, the … Read more
Wound healing is a natural process, which is influenced by many external and internal factors. Without reliable wound healing, health consequences would occur, which could even lead to death. What is wound healing? The basis for wound healing is a new formation of tissue. In this context, wound healing can also conclude with a scar … Read more
Classification of perception corresponds to categorization, which helps interpret what is perceived. All human cognitive categories together form the mental representation of the world. Misclassifications of perception occur in the context of delusions. What is classification? Classification is a part of cognitive perceptual processing and is often associated with the expression of categorical perception. Classification … Read more
The falling asleep stage is a state between sleeping and waking, known as the first stage of sleep, which relaxes both the body and the mind of the person to allow the person to transition into the most restful sleep possible. During the falling asleep stage, the sleeper still reacts to external stimuli and thus … Read more
The amounts of fluid we drink every day must be excreted again through the urinary tract. The discharge from the body takes place through the emptying of the bladder – micturition. What is micturition? In medical jargon, the term micturition stands for the emptying of the urinary bladder. The term micturition in medical jargon stands … Read more
The amounts of fluid we drink each day must be excreted through the urinary tract. The discharge from the body takes place through the emptying of the bladder – micturition. What is micturition? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy and structure of the urinary bladder. Click to enlarge. In medical jargon, the term micturition refers to … Read more
Peristalsis represents the muscular movement of various hollow organs. Among these, non-propulsive peristalsis occurs mainly in the intestine. It serves to mix the contents of the intestine. What is nonpropulsive peristalsis? Peristalsis represents the muscular movement of various hollow organs. Among these, non-propulsive peristalsis occurs mainly in the intestine. Peristalsis is the rhythmic muscle movement … Read more
Nidation refers to the implantation of a fertilized egg into the lining of the uterus. This continues to develop into the placenta to nourish the egg following nidation. From the time of nidation, the woman is considered pregnant. What is nidation? Nidation refers to the implantation of a fertilized egg into the lining of the … Read more
Senium is the last stage of a person’s life and the final stage of natural aging. It is considered a degenerative phase in which physical and mental abilities decline – to the point where the aging person may die from it. What is the senium? Senium is the last stage of a person’s life and … Read more
Throughout pregnancy, the muscular activity of the uterus is active. At a certain stage, the uterus contracts rhythmically by means of the descending contractions to bring the baby into the right position for birth. What are the descending contractions? Descending contractions push the baby into the right position before birth. Sometimes they are called “preterm” … Read more