INFECTIOUS DISORDERS
A number of diseases have been found to produce acute, temporary brain disorders as a result of systemic infections that…
INSULIN SHOCK THERAPY
treatment for serious mental disorders in which prolonged periods of coma are induced by heavy doses of insulin.The technique was…
INCORPORATION
An unconscious process, sometimes termed a defense mechanism, in which the qualities of another person are taken in, or “in…
IMAGELESS THOUGHT
Thinking that occurs without the aid of visual imagesDuring the 1880s and 90s most psychologists believed that thinking always involved…
ILLUMINATION CONDITIONS
Our ability to perform tasks that require visual discrimination is greatly influenced by lighting conditions. But in determining the optimum…
HYSTERICAL PERSONALITY
A personality trait disturbance characterized by immature, self-centered behavior with frequent emotional outbursts and histrionic display.Most hysterical personalities are women.…
INADEQUATE PERSONALITY
Apersonality pattern disturbance characterized by failure to adapt to the occupational, social, emotional, and intellectual demands of life.Although most inadequate…
IMAGINARY COMPANION
A fictitious person, animal or object created by a child, usually between the ages of two and a half and…
INDIVIDUAL TEST
A psychological test that is given to one subject at a time. The Wechsler Intelligence Scales, the Thematic Apperception Test,…
INFERTTLITY
Inability to have children, to reproduce; sterility. The term infertile is usually applied to individuals who are relatively unable to…
INHIBITION
The process of restraining one’s impulses or desires.Inhibition may take place on either a conscious or unconscious level, or on…
INFERIORITY COMPLEX
A term used by Alfred Adler to denote strong feelings of inadequacy and insecurity stemming from real or fancied deficiencies…
IDIOT SAVANT (“wise idiot”)
A retarded individual who shows unusual ability in one or more specialized activitiesThe term is a misnomer. Idiot savants are…
HYPOMANIC PERSONALITY
A personality pattern disturbance characterized by a mild degree of exhilaration and overactivity Hypomanics are enthusiastic, gregarious, lively individuals constantly…
IATROGENIC ILLNESS
A disorder that is induced or aggravated by the physician.Suggestion plays a part in many psychological conditions, and a therapist…
INCIDENTAL LEARNING
The tendency to note and remember things not directly relevant to the activity at hand. It is often described as…