AUDITORY FILTER
the process responsible for the frequency and selectivity of the auditory system. Filters begin auditory processing in that some of…
AUDITORY SPACE PERCEPTION
refers to the perceiver's perception of the direction and distance of a sound source. See also auditory localization.
AUSCULTATION
n. a diagnostic method in which the examiner, who is usually a doctor, listens for sounds within the body either…
AUTOCRATIC
adj. 1. refers to a style that is dictatorial, high-handed, and undemocratic. 2. Also, in a more extreme form, means…
AUTOMATED CLINICAL RECORDS
a computerized database used for the purposes of monitoring patient care, providing data for administrative decisions, and generally assisting the…
AUTOMATIC THOUGHTS
1. instantaneous, habitual, and unconscious thoughts that may affect a person's mood and actions. Helping clients evaluate the utility and…
AUTONOMOUS SYNTAX
the theory that syntax is a unique component of language that operates completely independently of meaning (semantics) and function (pragmatics).…
AUTOSCOPOPHILIA
refers to the sexual pleasure derived from observing oneself disrobing, being nude, or watching oneself during sexual activity. Commonly, this…
AUXILIARY EGO
In psychodrama, a group member, other than the therapist, who assumes the role of a significant figure in another group…
AVERSIVE CONDITIONING
the process by which an unwanted behavior is paired with a noxious or unpleasant stimulus, with the intention to reduce…
AVOIDANT MARRIAGE
refers to an enduring marriage whereby the partners seldom argue because they have agreed to disagree and accepted their differences…
ABERRATION
noun. 1. a departure from one's average behavior. 2. in regard to eyesight, when beams of light do not correctly…
ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
behavior that is unlike the majority of a healthy human population- behaviors which could pose a threat to one's livelihood…
ABSENT STATE
a state in which a person feels less life-like as though they may be somewhat imaginary. Often a side effect…
ABSTINENCE DELIRIUM
a type of hysteria that can occur alongside withdrawal from substances once abused such as alcohol.
ABUSE LIABILITY ABX PARADIGM
a test in which objects are shown to participating parties with the intent that they will identify which objects match…