BACKWARD SEARCH
refers to a problem-solving strategy whereby the solver works backward from the end goal to the beginning state. For example,…
BACONIAN METHOD
refers to the inductive method of investigation first used by English philosopher Francis Bacon (1561-1626). The method infers general laws…
BACTERIAL ENDOCARDITIS
refers to inflammation of the heart lining (endocardium) due to bacterial infection. The infection ends up causing damage to the…
BACTERIAL MENINGITIS
refers to inflammation of the meninges, cover the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is caused by bacterial infection, most…
BAD BREAST
in the psychoanalytic theory of Melanie Klein, this refers to the mental representation (see introjection) of the mother's breast as…
BAD IS STRONGER THAN GOOD
refers to the tendency for negative events, information, or feedback to have more impact or influence on emotions, thoughts, and…
BAD OBJECT
in the psychoanalytic theory of Melanie Klein, this refers to an introjected part-object that is perceived as having negative qualities…
BAH-TSCHI (BAH-TSI BAAH-JI)
n. refers to a culture-bound syndrome found in Thailand, whose symptoms seem similar to those of Latah.
BAIT SHYNESS
refers to animals avoiding foods that have previously been associated with gastric distress or other adverse effects. This learned avoidance…
BALANCE THEORY
refers to the theory that people tend to prefer elements held in thoughts to be congruent with their behaviors (i.e.,…
BALANCE TRAINING
refers to a form of physical or occupational therapy for individuals who have difficulty with balance control (maintaining balance when…
BALANCED BILINGUAL
refers to a person who has proficiency in two languages to the extent that his or her skills for each…
BALANCED DESIGN
refers to a type of experimental design whereby the number of observations or measurements obtained in each experimental condition is…
BALANCED LATIN SQUARE
refers to a single Latin square with an even number of treatments, or a pair of Latin squares with an…