DISCOUNTING PRINCIPLE
Theory where a cause is given less weight if ther are other causes possible. Compare augmentation principle.
DOUBLE STANDARD
A hypocritical belief where one behaviour is admissible in one group but not in the other.
EGO FUNCTIONS
Psychoanalytical theory. The variouis functions of the ego including self awareness, problem solving, controlling motor functions, memeory etc.
ENVIRONMENTAL LOAD THEORY
The theory that humans have a limited ability to handle environmental stimuli.
EXPERIENCE
1. The conscious event. 2. Present content of consciousness. 3. An event resulting in earning.
LEGITIMATE POWER
The ability to influence fellow members of a group which is usually dependent on your status within the group and…
MEMORY DISTORTION
is the inaccurate and usually wrong recall of incorrect facts in relation with a specific stimulus.
NAIVE PERSONALITY THEORIES
are ideas about a person or object which are normally held implicitly rather than explicitly. They are a collection of…
ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE
the basic character of the entire organizational surroundings as comprehended by those who are employed in it.
PASSIVE DECEPTION
the withholding of specific data from research-engaged parties, like not making them aware of the entire details of the study.…
PERSONAL DATA SHEET
a survey modeled to attain biographical information about an individual, consisting of age, gender, education, profession, interests, and health history.
DISCRIMINATED OPERANT
An operant under stimulus control where response is more likely to occur with a discriminative stimulus is present tahn when…
DOWNWARD DRIFT HYPOTHESIS, DRIFTING ATTENTION
A disorder where attention is a short span of time but a person then drifts back to a somnolent state.…
EGO-DEFENSIVE FUNCTION OF AN ATTITUDE
The role that an attitude plays in maintaining and enhancing our self esteem.
ENVIRONMENTAL THERAPY
Therapy addressing and including a person's surroundings to promote better cognitive, affective and behavioural health. See milieu therapy- therapeutic community.