BOUNDARY AMBIGUITY
n. a discrepancy observed when the family system is viewed from within by a member and from the outside by…
BRACHYMORPH
n. a body type with abnormally short, broad features. Typically, it is characterized by short leg bones. Also called brachy-type.…
BRAIN CONCUSSION
n. a mild injury inflicted on the brain through jarring or trauma. It temporarily disrupts brain function, resulting in loss…
BRAIN RESERVE CAPACITY
n. the capacity of brain tissue which remains healthy to take over functions of those which are damaged or diseased.…
BRAND LOYALTY
n. a tendency among consumers to behave positively towards their favorite brand. It motivates them to consistently buy a particular…
BREATHY VOICE
n. a type of articulation wherein a weak murmur is audible and especially breathy in words with the h sound.…
BRIGHTNESS DISCRIMINATION
n. the ability to differentiate the level of brightness. Discriminating the degree of brightness, however, depends on the visual acuity…
BROKEN HOME
n. a family system that is organized into a single-parent household. The setup usually results from a divorce of separation…
BRUININKS-OSERETSKY TEST OF MOTOR PROFICIENCY (BOT)
n. a proficiency test on gross motor skills and fine motor skills administered to participants between 4 to 21 years…
BUTYROPHENONES
n. a highly-potent antipsychotic agent primarily prescribed in the treatment of acute psychosis, schizophrenia, and other manic conditions. (Example: haloperidol)…
BIOPSYCHOLOGY, BIOLOGICAL RHYTHM
The variation in an organisms psychological, physical function such as levels of energy, menstration. Also called biorhythm-endogenous rhythm- internal rhythm-…
BACK-FORMATION
refers to the creation of a new word on the mistaken assumption that an existing word derives from it. Commonly,…
BAD IS STRONGER THAN GOOD
refers to the tendency for negative events, information, or feedback to have more impact or influence on emotions, thoughts, and…
BALDWIN, JAMES MARK
(1861-1934) U.S. psychologist. Baldwin earned his doctorate at Princeton University in 1887, after studying under James McCosh (1811-1895). He had…
BASAL SKIN RESISTANCE
n. a measure of the electrical resistance of human skin in a subject who is in the resting state. One…