AUTONOMIC LEARNING
a type of learning whereby the goal is to change actions in the autonomic nervous system - such as heart…
AUTOPHONY, AUTOPLASTY
1. refers to an adaptation to reality by modifying one's own behavioral patterns - as opposed to adaptation via altering…
AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE
refers to a pattern of Mendelian inheritance in which a mutant allele produces its effect in an offspring only if…
AVALANCHE CONDUCTION
the spreading of nerve impulses from one particular receptor to a number of other neurons - resulting in an effect…
AWFULIZING
n. refers to an irrational and dramatic thought pattern, characterized by the tendency to overestimate the potential seriousness or negative…
AZASPIRONES
n. refers to a class of non-benzodiazepine anxiolytics for which the prototype is buspirone. These drugs relieve anxiety by acting…
ABILITY TEST
1. a formatted or patterned way of examining mass groups of like individuals to determine the average intelligence and ability…
ABORTION COUNSELING
emotional assistance, support and guidance given to women when they have an abortion, whether by choice or when deemed medically…
ABSOLUTE JUDGMENT
a judging process in which something is objectified as being one-dimensional and classified based on a single trait. (see also:…
ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT
the atmosphere in which one attempts to learn, which can aid in the learning experience or distract from and diminish…
ACATAPHASIA (AKATAPHASIA)
noun. The regular use of words which are incomprehendable, unsuitable, or not grammatically correct. This trait is often exhibited by…
ACCESSIBLE
adjective. 1. open to private and reciprocal action- welcoming to therapeutic interventions to aid in restoring or maintaining emotional, cognitive,…
ACCOUNTABILITY
noun. 1. the degree to which someone is responsible for actions, verdicts, decisions, and more. 2. in regards to the…