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APPLIED SCIENCE

an approach to science in which scientific principles and theories are applied in practical ways, for example, in the development

ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT

an instrument that is typically used in the evaluation of ability, achievement, interests, personality, psychopathology, or some other factor.

ATTRIBUTIONAL STYLE

a person's characteristic tendencies when inferring the cause of behavior or events, that may be based on three dimensions: the

AVAILABILITY ERROR

refers to cognitive errors made because the first item that comes to mind is often mistaken for the best or

BARRIER-FREE ENVIRONMENT

n. an environment designed to be free of obstacles. It is friendly towards people who are physically disabled and cognitively

BEHAVIOR OBSERVATION

n. first and foremost, a record of behavior from one day to the next. This gives the observer an idea

BEHAVIORAL ENDOCRINOLOGY

n. the study of the endocrine system in relation to behavior. There is a relationship between how hormones are secreted

BELONGING

n. a feeling of being taken in and accepted as part of a group, thus, fostering a sense of belonging.

BOOSTER SESSIONS

n. in psychotherapy, refers to additional therapy sessions which are conducted periodically. These are done in order to assess the

CATASTROPHIC REACTION

n. an inability to cope with trauma or shock that results in highly-disorganized behavior. This is characterized by deep feelings

CONDITIONAL DISCRIMINATION

a prejudice wherein strengthening of a reply in the existence of stimulant relies upon the existence of other stimulants.

CONGRUENCE

noun. 1. basically, joint consent, unity, or acclimation with others. 2. with regard to the phenomenological personality theory of Carl

CONTINGENT REWARD

with regard to behaviorist theory, any societal, representative, or material advantage whose introduction to a person is determined based on

CORRELATIONAL STUDY

an examination of the union between at least two variants.

CRF 1

the abbreviated for of continuous reinforcement- the abbreviated form of corticotrophin-releasing factor.

DAYDREAM

a waking fallacy wherein aware or unaware desires, and at times, fears or worries, are played out in the mind.

ABSORPTION

noun. 1. disregard for other beings, things, or concepts due to overwhelming interest in one specific being, thing or concept.

ACTIVATION THEORY OF EMOTION

the theory that feeling is measurable as a form of variation in a person's degree of fuel output (for example,

ADULT FOSTER CARE

the overseeing of neighborly-centered housing situations for adults who need watching over or those who need help with hygiene and

ALTER EGO

1. An additional character or facet of someone which occurs metaphorically as their replacement or advocate, with diverse attributes. 2.