AVERSION SYSTEM
refers to one conception of neuroticism, as represented by an individual's relative sensitivity to aversive (negative, punishing) cues and stimuli…
AVOIDANT ATTACHMENT STYLE
refers to an interpersonal style characterized by a discomfort in being close to others - or having rigid interpersonal boundaries.
AXON REFLEX
refers to a peripheral nerve reflex, in which stimulation of nerve fibers cause impulses to pass along the fibers to…
ABERRANT RESPONSE
most notably identified for treatment purposes during psychotherapy and interventions- a behavior that is out of character
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…
ABSTINENCE
noun. 1. avoidance of the use of certain substances such as drugs, alcohol, or food and other beverages. 2. also…
ABUNDANCY MOTIVE
the desire to achieve more than the minimum of what will satisfy one's needs
ACADEMIC SELF-CONCEPT
a person's own critique of their academic behaviors, performance, and achievement that includes their assessment of their performance in whole…
ACCEPTANCE
noun. 1. an agreeable demeanor toward a concept, position, individual, or group. In regards to therapy, a welcoming and open-minded…
ACCIDENTAL PROPERTY
traits belonging to an object or person that are not vital to it's being or survival. Commonly referred to as…
ACHIEVEMENT ETHIC
an intimate or societal guideline that demands a great degree of achievement both on the job and in the activities…
ACOUSTIC STORE
a fundamental of STM (short term memory) that stores auricular data depending on how something sounds. Failure to recollect happens…
ACQUISITIVENESS
noun. The need to attain as well as build up things or material objects. 2. stature.
ACTION TREMOR
a shaking which starts whenever the person is involved in physical motion by choice instead of being still. These shaking…
ACTIVE DECEPTION
the manner of deliberately confusing study volunteers, for instance, by providing them with incorrect data regarding the objective of the…