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As Erin watched the small airplane start its engine, she could see the trailing, fading images of the propeller twirling. This is an example of visual sensory memory.
Adolescence
The period of life from about age 13 to the early 20s, during which a young person is no longer physically a child but is not yet an independent, self-supporting adult.
Superego
A component of Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the moral conscience and the ideals of parents and society.
Latin Phrase
A group of words in Latin that expresses an idea or concept, often used for mottoes, inscriptions, or academic contexts.
Defense Mechanism
Psychological strategies unconsciously used to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.
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