POPULATION STEREOTYPE
with regard to ergonomics, generalizations about the perceptual, mental, or physical traits of a set of users, which are pertinent…
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
a field of psychological theory and research which centers upon the psychological states, personal characteristics and strengths, and cultural institutions…
POSITIVE SELF-REGARD
an outlook of self-esteem or self-value. Positive self-regard is frequently sought as an objective in remediation and is nurtured by…
POVERTY OF IDEAS
a thought disruption, frequently correlated with dementia, extreme depression, and schizophrenia, wherein there is lessened spontaneity and progression of thought…
OVERDETERMINATION
with regard to psychoanalytic theory, the idea postulating that many unconscious facets might mix to generate one symptom, dream, dysfunction,…
PAYOFF MATRIX
a table or schedule which lists the advantages and costs stemming from each potential route of action which could be…
PHARMACOTHERAPY
noun. the remediation of a disorder by the delivery of drugs, in contrast to such methods as psychotherapy, surgery, or…
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY
Flexible therapy combining principles of behaviour therapy, cognitive and mindfulness behaviours.
DISPOSITION
A behavioural trait that distinguishes from person from others. Compare situational attribution.
DYNAMIC PSYCHOLOGY
1. Any system of psychology that looks at drive and motivation. 2. Theory of psychology emphasising causation and motivation relating…
EXPERIMENTER EFFECT
One of 2 errors. (a) errors from the experimenter, (b) the bias from effects of the participants. See experimenter bias-…
LIKERT SCALE
a scale which measures a perceived opinion of an object by a participant by using statements which reflect either a…
MASS PSYCHOLOGY
Is the collective term used to describe the range of psychological and emotional processes which occur throughout a population of…
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
a qualified professional who is licensed to provide counselling either independently or as part of a treatment team.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM
is a group of professionals who work together to complement each others skills to complete a common goal.
NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT
is the removal, prevention or negative reinforcement of a stimulus of a response which will increase the likelihood of that…
OBSERVER DRIFT
gradual step-by-step alterations over time in the observations and documenting of observations made by a specific viewer.