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administration

n.

1. the application of a drug or other agent in the diagnosis or treatment of a disorder. This may be accomplished enterally (via the digestive tract, as with oral administration) or parenterally (via all other means, including subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous injection; rectal and vaginal suppositories; inhalation; and absorption through skin or mucous membranes).

2. the giving of a test for the purpose of obtaining information.

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December 27th 2024

applied psychology

applied psychology

the application of the theories, principles, and techniques of psychology to practical concerns, such as problems of living or coping, education, vocational guidance, industry, ergonomics, consumer affairs, advertising, political campaigns, and environmental issues. It may be contrasted with theoretical psychology or academic psychology, in which the emphasis is on understanding for its own sake rather than on the utility of the knowledge.