D DEFICIENCY By N., Sam M.S. A lack or shortage in something. ID, 'custom_sentence', true); if (!empty($custom_sentence)) { ?> : "" Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "DEFICIENCY," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/deficiency/ (accessed December 8, 2023). Share this Article Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Print By N., Sam M.S. Sam holds a masters in Child Psychology and is an avid supporter of Psychology academics. Leave a comment Leave a comment Leave a ReplyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name Email Website Δ Search for: Latest Posts Breaking the Cycle: Understanding the Psychological Roots of Abusive Parenting Meltdowns Unveiled: Decoding the Whys and Hows of Tantrums in 3-Year-Olds The Art of Association: Delving into the Depths of Classical Conditioning Unlocking the Secrets of Primary Reinforcers: The Key to Understanding Human Motivation The Psychology of Strict Parenting Explored Parental Poison: The Psychology Behind Toxic Parenting Behaviors Parenting Panorama: Exploring Diverse Parenting Styles Montessori Reconsidered: Exploring Its Underlying Challenges The Painful Truth About Negative Punishment: Examples and Effects The Hovering Effect: The Psychology Behind Helicopter Moms Psychology of Horror Films Psychological of Human Sexuality Popular Psychology Terms JUDGMENT MEDICAL MODEL HYPERMNESIA AFFIRMATION BRAINWASHING BACKUP REINFORCER QUALITY WELL-BEING AFFILIATIVE BEHAVIOR MESSAGE-LEARNING APPROACH GROSS MOTOR PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT EXCITATION-TRANSFER THEORY POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)