ADOPTION STUDY
a model of investigation that intends to ascertain an estimate of the level of genetic potential of a chosen attribute…
ALLPORT'S PERSONALITY TRAIT THEORY
Gordon W. Allport's doctrine said a person's character traits are the vital points to the individuality and persistence of their…
ANTINOCICEPTIVE
describes or relates to any unique factor that increases tolerance for, or reduces sensitivity to, a dangerous or harmful stimuli,…
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…
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…
A-B DESIGN
a setup for experiments requiring the measurement of the dependent variable prior to onset of the experiment and again after…