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VERIFICATION

noun. the procedure of mandating the truth or correctness of something, specifically the utilization of unbiased, empirical information to challenge

THURSTONE ATTITUDE SCALES

a direct attitude measure which consists of generating a large group of statements modeled to show ranging degrees of negativity

TRUE EXPERIMENT

an analysis wherein involved parties are designated at random to at least two experimentally manipulated remediation conditions.

VISUAL IMAGERY

cognitive imagery which consists of the sense of having "images" in the mind. These pictures might be memories of formative

TEMPERANCE

noun. any type of auspicious self-constraint, manifested as self-regulation in overseeing and controlling one

TIME OUT (TO) 1

1. a method, stemming from within behavior therapy, wherein unfavorable actions are weakened and their occurrences lessened, commonly by moving

TRUE SCORE

with regard to classical test theory, the portion of a gauge or score which depicts the actual quantity of the

VULNERABILITY

susceptibility to cultivating a disorder, condition, or illness whenever exposed to particular substances or conditions.

TENSION REDUCTION

relief of emotions of tension. A multitude of methods might be utilized for this reason.

TIME SAMPLING

the procedure of attaining observations over a period of time. The procedure might comprise set time periods or varied time

TYPICALITY EFFECT

the discovery that individuals are faster to make category judgments regarding common members of a category than they are to

WAKING DREAM

1. a metaphor for a vision. 2. a dream-like occurrence happening within the ganzfeild. 3. a dream process in the

TERTIARY PREVENTION

intervention and remediation for people or groups with previously identified psychological or physical conditions, disorders, or sicknesses. Tertiary interventions are

TIME-SERIES DESIGN

an experimental model which consists of the viewing of units over a specified period of time.

TYPOLOGY

noun. any study of a specific classification of phenomena into categories based upon typical traits of a personality.

WANDERING ATTENTION

an attention disruption wherein the person seems completely alert but is distracted by nearly any exterior stimulant. The condition might

PRIMARY PREVENTION

A regimen of programs and research with the main goal of promoting physical, behavioral and mental health in the nonclinical

PROMPTING

A term used in psychotherapy, prompting is using suggestion or hints by the therapist to encourage discussion by the client

PSYCHOLOGICAL DEFICIT

Any cognitive, emotional or behavioral performance of an individual that is below average.

PURPOSIVISM

An explanation of actions or behaviors based on goals and purposes. of those being observed.