DEFENSIVE IDENTIFICATION
When the abused person identifies with the abuser or with the group that identifies the perpetrator.
DELUSIONAL JEALOUSY
A feeling that your partner is unfaithful. Formerly called amourous paranoia. Also called morbid jealousy- Othello sysndrome or delusion- pathological…
DEMOCRATIC ATMOSPHERE
A climate of political and social equality where members make choices that reflects the intentions of the group.
DEPENDENT VARIABLE (DV)
The outcome variable that is seen after the occurence of the independent variable.
DEPRESSIVE POSITION
Object relations theory of Melanie Klein where an infant reaches 6 months of age.
DEPTH-ORIENTED BRIEF THERAPY
A brief psychotherapy applying principles of constructive physiotherapy.
DESTRUCTIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Using negative methods to resolve interpersonal disagreements. Compare constructive conflicy resolution.
DEVELOPMENTAL READINESS
A person's state of preparedness to do a given task or a grade level.
DIABETIC GASTROPATHY
Stomach disorder due to the effects of diabetes on the autonomic nervous system. See gastric neuropathy.