AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT (ADEA)
an American law, put into place in 1967, that forbids professional methods which discriminate toward persons forty and older, except…
AGGRESSIVE EROTIC
full of each detrimental and sexual aspects, such as forced sexual intercourse or sexually graphic material.
AIDS DEMENTIA COMPLEX (ADC)
neuropsychological disorder completely credited to HIV, experienced by most persons with highly-developed AIDS. Characterized by handicap in four regions: (i)…
AKINESTHESIA
the inexistence, reduction, or disability of the kinesthetic sense perception.
ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
in the DSM-IV-TR, a bundle of intellectual, attitudinal, and physiologic signs showing persistent use of alcohol regardless of immense difficulties…
ALCOHOL-INDUCED PERSISTING AMNESTIC DISORDER
a disruption in memory brought about by the enduring impacts of alcohol. The potential to be trained new information or…
ALLOCATION DECISION
1. with regard to decision principle, a preference in which a person will need to come to a conclusion about…
ALL-OR-NONE LEARNING HYPOTHESIS
the standard which applies that during any one educational period, the gaining of knowledge takes place either in totality or…
ALPHA MOTOR NEURON
1. a motor neuron that regulates the primary extrafusal fibers of a muscle. Commonly referred to as alpha fiber. 2.…
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
just about any untraditional or alternative educational climate where data, training, or also tutoring are rendered.
ALZHEIMER'S FACILITIES
centers purposely structured to enhance the proper care of those with Alzheimer
AMBIGUOUS GENITALIA
sex organs that aren't completely distinguished, for example, females produced with a clitoris that could perhaps be taken wrongly for…
AMBULATORY SCHIZOPHRENIA
a health problem during which someone who was put in the hospital earlier due to substantial ailments and then declared…
AMERICAN BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (ABPP)
the comprehensive group for thirteen psychology specialization panels in the U.S. Developed in 1947, its objective is to setup, apply,…
AMERICAN PSYCHOSOMATIC SOCIETY (APS)
an all-encompassing pro enterprise formed where 1942 with an objective slated to encourage a science-based comprehension of the complex relationships…