ABNEY'S EFFECT
a lighting effect demonstrated by the addition to and removal of light from an area displayed by the appearance of…
ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
behavior that is unlike the majority of a healthy human population- behaviors which could pose a threat to one's livelihood…
ABNORMAL FIXATION
erroneous vision- incapable of focusing on a specified area or object- can stem from ocular problems such as oscillations.
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
a large division of the field of psychology that concentrates on unordinary human behaviors, and how to prevent and treat…
ABNORMALITY
1. in a position that is not normal. 2. disfigurement or imperfections in building or operations.
ABORTIFACIENT
an agitator that elicits abortion to occur- sometimes referred to as an abortient.
ABORTION COUNSELING
emotional assistance, support and guidance given to women when they have an abortion, whether by choice or when deemed medically…
ABORTION LAWS
laws mandated in 1973via the Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade, giving women the right to choose to terminate their…
ABREACTION
noun. Therapy which pulls regressed and/or repressed memories into the forefront of one's consciousness in attempt to relieve pent up…
ABSENCE CULTURE
a common belief among many employees of organizations that they should be given more time off than they are actually…
ABSENCE SEIZURE
brief seizes that are not usually recalled by the victim- usually lasting five to fifteen seconds- renders the victim limp…
ABSENCE WITHOUT LEAVE (AWOL)
the act of being absent from one's responsibility without permission- commonly referred to in military and government positions- a frequent…
ABSENT STATE
a state in which a person feels less life-like as though they may be somewhat imaginary. Often a side effect…
ABSENTEEISM
unexcused absences from responsibilities such as school or work- primarily when recurrent. Documentation of times, dates and overall frequency of…