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What controls release of corticoids from the adrenal cortex?
Depression
An emotional disorder characterized by a chronic condition of depression or a loss of interest in engaging in activities, substantially impairing the conduct of daily affairs.
Hypothesis
A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation or experimentation.
Independent Variable
In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects on a dependent variable.
Nomothetic
An approach in psychology that seeks to understand the general laws that govern behavior, by studying large groups of individuals.
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