Search results

...pate in legal proceedings or transactions, and the legal sufficiency of an act. ...as been used in English since the early 17th century to refer to the legal capacity of a person or entity.

...f", is a term used in the medical field to describe a patient's ability or capacity to understand, make decisions, and perform certain tasks. * [[Capacity]]: In a medical context, capacity refers to a patient's ability to understand the nature and consequences of

...used in various fields of medicine to describe the exertion of physical or mental power. ...is can be physical, such as the effort required to lift a heavy object, or mental, such as the effort required to solve a complex problem. The term is often

...lity to recognize dangers and calculate risks, moral and otherwise, and to act accordingly. Prudence is closely related to [[wisdom]], and is often associ * [[Wisdom]]: The ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight.

...d 'latent' meaning 'hidden' and the English word 'inhibition' meaning 'the act of inhibiting'. ...]], as individuals with this disorder have been found to exhibit a reduced capacity for latent inhibition.

...and the ability to focus on a particular task or subject. It involves the capacity to concentrate on a specific object, person, or activity while ignoring irr ...ental aspect of cognitive psychology and is studied in relation to various mental disorders such as [[Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder]] (ADHD) and [

* [[Cohesion]]: The act of forming a united whole. * [[Doublethink]]: The acceptance of or mental capacity to accept contrary opinions or beliefs at the same time, especially as a re

...on, an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, and a decrease in mental capacity and dexterity. This response is triggered by the sudden cooling of the skin * [[Cold Immersion]]: The act of immersing the body in cold water.

...l'') is a term used in [[medical ethics]] and [[health law]] to denote the act of a patient choosing not to proceed with a proposed medical treatment or i * [[Competence (law)]]: The mental capacity of an individual to participate in legal proceedings or transactions, and t

'''Memory improvement''' is the act of enhancing or optimizing one's ability to remember. It involves various t * [[Mindfulness]]: A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment.

...lity providing diagnostic, treatment, and prescriptive services related to mental and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents.  Services may be pro ...lity providing diagnostic, treatment, and prescriptive services related to mental and behavioral disorders in adults.

..., [[Drug]], [[Health care]], and [[Medication]]: Broader topics addressing mental health issues, substance abuse, and the healthcare system. ...o dental health, pharmaceuticals, prescribing practices, and the impact of mental health on physical health.