ATROPINE-COMA THERAPY (ACT)
a historical method of treating agitation and psychoses by administering a dose of atropine sulfate to induce coma.
ATTACHMENT
the tendency of human infants and animals to become emotionally close to certain individuals and to be calm and soothed…
ATTACHMENT BEHAVIOR
1. behavior associated implicated in the formation of significant relationships, for example, symbiosis with the mother. 2. also refers to…
ATTACHMENT BOND
the primary, enduring, relationship that gradually develops between an infant and his or her caregiver.
ATTACHMENT THEORY
a theory that (a) suggests an evolutionarily advantage, especially in primates, for the forming of close emotional bonds with significant…
ATTACK BEHAVIOR
the use of force or violence against an adversary, usually with intent to harm, maim, or kill. Attack behavior often…
ATTAINMENT
refers to a specific educational achievement or accomplishment. Also refers to the achievement of goals.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
a deliberate but unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide. Also known as a suicide attempt.
ATTENDANCE
n. 1. the number of people present in a class, school, or at another educational function. 2. a record of…
ATTENDANT CARE
1. nonmedical, in-home personal care provided to individuals with a physical or mental disability. Typically, these people can live independently…
ATTENDING BEHAVIOR
any behavior engaged in while attentively listening. For example, exhibiting an open, interested posture, maintaining eye contact, and using an…
ATTENTION DECREMENT
the tendency for items or events that receive less attention to be remembered more poorly than those that receive more…
ATTENTION DISORDER
a disturbance characterized by an inability to maintain focus on an activity or difficulties taking notice of, responding to, or…
ATTENTION LEVEL
the degree to which a task is reportable or conscious. Tasks that produce high attention-level demands are likely to interfere…