ABSENT STATE
a state in which a person feels less life-like as though they may be somewhat imaginary. Often a side effect…
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…
ABSENCE SEIZURE
brief seizes that are not usually recalled by the victim- usually lasting five to fifteen seconds- renders the victim limp…
ABSENCE CULTURE
a common belief among many employees of organizations that they should be given more time off than they are actually…
ABREACTION
noun. Therapy which pulls regressed and/or repressed memories into the forefront of one's consciousness in attempt to relieve pent up…
ABORTION LAWS
laws mandated in 1973via the Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade, giving women the right to choose to terminate their…
ABORTION COUNSELING
emotional assistance, support and guidance given to women when they have an abortion, whether by choice or when deemed medically…
ABORTIFACIENT
an agitator that elicits abortion to occur- sometimes referred to as an abortient.
ABNORMALITY
1. in a position that is not normal. 2. disfigurement or imperfections in building or operations.
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
a large division of the field of psychology that concentrates on unordinary human behaviors, and how to prevent and treat…
ABNORMAL FIXATION
erroneous vision- incapable of focusing on a specified area or object- can stem from ocular problems such as oscillations.
ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
behavior that is unlike the majority of a healthy human population- behaviors which could pose a threat to one's livelihood…
ABNEY'S EFFECT
a lighting effect demonstrated by the addition to and removal of light from an area displayed by the appearance of…