RELATIVE DEPRIVATION
A feeling of deprivation occurring when one compares themselves to another, regardless of objective reality. Se also: social comparison theory.
RESILIENCE
The ability to adapt or rebound quickly from change, illness, or bad fortune. Also known as: psychic resilience; psychological resilience.…
SCHEDULE OF REINFORCEMENT
Any type of guideline used in conditioning which outlines which responses will be reinforced. Also known as: reinforcement schedule. See…
SELECTIVE RESPONSE
Reaction which has been singled out from a group of potential surrogate reactions.
PRODROMAL SYNDROME
A syndrome characterized by traits the may predispose an individual to develop a psychological or neurological disorder.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Psychotherapy is a service provided by a trained psychotherapist in an effort to recognize and treat mental, emotional and behavioral…
RATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
An approach in psychology emphasizing philosophy, deductive reasoning and logic as insightful sources into the underlying principles of the mind.
RECOLLECTION
The action of recalling past incidents and activities, an operation that takes place automatically in everyday life, as well as…
RELATIVE EFFICIENCY
Ratio of efficiency between two procedures, theoretically depending on sample size for the given procedure, though most often used in…
RESISTANCE
Act or instance of resisting; having the ability to resist. In psychology, the process by which the ego refuses to…
RISK FACTOR
Any behavioral, hereditary, environmental, or other consideration which increases the likelihood of developing a disease or disorder, or becoming involved…
PRIMARY DATA
The data first obtained through observation or experiment prior to analysis and statistical work up.
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Professional ethics are rules of conduct for a specific profession and are generally drawn up by members of the professional…
PSYCHIATRIST
A highly trained physician who holds a specialty in diagnosing, treating and study of mental disorders. Training (in the United…
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS
The opposite of organic factors, functional factors contribute to the development of personality, maintain health and well-being and the structure…