Category: R

  • Routes of administration

    There are multiple modes of drug administration, which encompass subcutaneous injection, intravenous injection, intramuscular injection, rectal injection, oral ingestion, vaginal administration, rectal administration, or topical application.  

  • Secondary sensory cortex

    Region of the brain that performs more complex processing of sensory signals.  

  • Raphaespinal tract

    Pathway that extends from the raphe nuclei to the spinal cord and carries serotonin.  

  • Ruminative thinking

    Repeated cognitions aimed at uncovering the causes and implications of one’s depressed or anxious feelings.  

  • Role overload

    A term within the role episode model of organizational stress indicating that there is either quantitative or qualitative overload.  

  • Role conflict

    A term within the role episode model of organizational stress indicating that two or more role demands are incompatible with each other.  

  • Role ambiguity

    A term within the role episode model of organizational stress indicating that the duties, responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job are not clearly defined by organizational leaders.  

  • Rhythm theory

    The theory that mantra meditation achieves its beneficial effects by tuning people in to natural rhythms that they are biologically programmed to find soothing.  

  • Restraint eaters

    Individuals who normally limit their food intake to maintain or lose weight.  

  • Relaxation response meditation

    Also called secular meditation; a form of mantra meditation pioneered by Benson.