DECONDITIONING
Behaviour therapy. Where a learned response such as phobia is unlearned. See desensitisation.
DISPOSITION
A behavioural trait that distinguishes from person from others. Compare situational attribution.
DYADIC EFFECT
The behaviour shown by 2 interacting people that is different to interactions to other people.
EGO RESILIENCY
A personality with the ability to vary and adapt and express emotional impulses depending on social demands.
EMOTIONAL MATURITY
Using the appropriate level of emotional expession and control. See emotional immaturity.
LIFE REVIEW
the process of reviewing an individuals past performance or handling of a situation, this is mainly observed in adults looking…
MALADJUSTMENT
Is the common term used to describe an inability to maintain a stable relationship or adjust to changing environments.
MEASUREMENT ERROR
is any difference between the observed value and the real or true value which leads to the skewing of results…
MIRROR TECHNIQUE
otherwise known as mirroring, in psychological experiments, one participant is asked to complete an exercise whilst a confederate (fake participant)…
MOTOR TENSION
has been linked to anxiety disorder where the individuals muscles will be in a state of tension due to restlessness.
NEGATIVE AFFECT
is an internal feeling or emotion which is typically experienced after one has failed to complete a task or goal,…
NONDIRECTIVE APPROACH
a technique in psychotherapy and counseling wherein the client controls the path of therapy by displaying their own emotions, stating…
OBSERVER DRIFT
gradual step-by-step alterations over time in the observations and documenting of observations made by a specific viewer.