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James Clerk Maxwell Proved Hertz's Theory by Generating and Detecting

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James Clerk Maxwell proved Hertz's theory by generating and detecting radio energy and measuring its wavelength.

Understand the concept and implications of catharsis in stress management.
Distinguish between adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms.
Recognize the role of defense mechanisms in coping with stress.
Understand the impact of stress on interpersonal relationships and work performance.

Definitions:

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to a person's mind, affecting the perception of the frequency or likelihood of events.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision-making processes, though they may sometimes lead to biases or inaccuracies.

Planning Fallacy

The tendency for individuals or organizations to underestimate the time, costs, and risks of future actions and overestimate the benefits.

Behavioral Economics

A field of economic research that examines how psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional factors affect economic decisions of individuals and institutions.

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