Understanding Psychology (10th Ed)

ment) 
 
The view that language development is 
produced through a combination of genetically 
determined predispositions and environmental 
circumstances that help teach language 
(Module 25).

interference

 
The phenomenon by which infor-
mation in memory disrupts the recall of other 
information (Module 22).

interneurons

 
Neurons that connect sensory 
and motor neurons, carrying messages between 
the two (Module 8).

interpersonal attraction (or close relation-
ship)

 
Positive feelings for others; liking and 
loving (Module 55).

interpersonal therapy (IPT)

 
Short-term ther-
apy that focuses on the context of current social 
relationships (Module 50).

intimacy-versus-isolation stage

 
According to 
Erikson, a period during early adulthood that 
focuses on developing close relationships 
(Module 38).
responsibility people have for their own behav-
ior, even when such behavior is abnormal 
(Module 46).

humanistic therapy

 
Therapy in which the 
underlying rationale is that people have control 
of their behavior, can make choices about their 
lives, and are essentially responsible for solving 
their own problems (Module 50).

hypnosis

 
A trancelike state of heightened 
susceptibility to the suggestions of others 
(Module 15).

hypochondriasis

 
A disorder in which people 
have a constant fear of illness and a preoccupa-
tion with their health (Module 47).

hypothalamus

 
A tiny part of the brain, located 
below the thalamus, that maintains homeostasis 
and produces and regulates vital behavior, such 
as eating, drinking, and sexual behavior 
(Module 9).