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Cariogenic snacks before bedtime are advised if they are within 2 hours of a meal because salivary flow is reduced when sleeping and clearance of plaque acids is limited.


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Backward Conditioning

A conditioning process where a conditioning stimulus is presented after the unconditioned stimulus, often less effective in creating associations.

Desensitization

The process of reducing sensitivity or responsiveness to a stimulus, typically as a result of repeated exposure to that stimulus.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their true feelings or impulses, often observed in psychological contexts.

Transpersonal Psychologists

Professionals who study the transpersonal, or spiritual, aspects of the human experience, often exploring states of consciousness beyond the ego.

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