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Which psychologist popularized the modern psychological concept of a complex?

complex

[kuhm-pleks, kom-pleks, kom-pleks] / kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɒm plɛks, ˈkɒm plɛks /






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As our new study, published in Nature, shows, these fossils are crucial for addressing a longstanding puzzle about the major evolutionary leap that led to all complex life on Earth: the origin of eukaryotes.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026

The World Bank warned that Nepal needs to build a hydropower system capable of anticipating, absorbing and recovering from increasingly complex Himalayan hazards.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

Another such office is in the city’s historic Confucius Temple complex, offering traditional Chinese outfits for photos.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

Mr. Kolker handles complex neuroscience deftly but also remains attuned to the unique philosophical questions raised by FTD.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

We call it “instrument flying” now, and it’s much more complex and reliable than it was in the 1930s.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

Up to now, this area has barely been studied in comparison with famous nearby sites such as the Valley of the Kings and the large temple complexes of Luxor and Karnak.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

But their desire to build these AI-processing plants faster than ever has resulted in sprawling, polluting, noisy, thirsty complexes more reminiscent of the industrial revolution than the era of artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

SpaceX’s new spaceport will be the largest in the world, with five launch complexes, each equipped with two pads.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

Wellpointe has nine senior housing complexes in the San Fernando Valley, but it has had difficulty acquiring enough single-family homes in the area to significantly expand its presence, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Walking through the complexes around town could be tough, since you never knew when you might be treading on someone else’s turf.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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