meningioma

n. a benign brain tumor that develops in the arachnoid layer of the meninges, accounting for 15% to 25% of all tumors of the brain and spinal cord. Meningiomas are typically slow growing and cause damage mainly by pressure against the brain. Patients may complain of headaches or seizures as first symptoms.

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Psychology term of the day

January 30th 2025

realistic group conflict theory

a conceptual framework predicated on the assumption that intergroup tensions will occur whenever social groups must compete for scarce resources (e.g., food, territory, jobs, wealth, power, natural resources) and that this competition fuels prejudice and other antagonistic attitudes that lead to conflicts such as rivalries and warfare. Also called realistic conflict theory.