Category: R
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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.
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Secondary sensory cortex
Region of the brain that performs more complex processing of sensory signals.
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Raphaespinal tract
Pathway that extends from the raphe nuclei to the spinal cord and carries serotonin.
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Ruminative thinking
Repeated cognitions aimed at uncovering the causes and implications of one’s depressed or anxious feelings.
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Role overload
A term within the role episode model of organizational stress indicating that there is either quantitative or qualitative overload.
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Role conflict
A term within the role episode model of organizational stress indicating that two or more role demands are incompatible with each other.
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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.
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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.
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Restraint eaters
Individuals who normally limit their food intake to maintain or lose weight.
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Relaxation response meditation
Also called secular meditation; a form of mantra meditation pioneered by Benson.