BOTTOMING OUT
n. a state of hopelessness and despair in which self-esteem and self-image are at their lowest. This comes as a…
BOX-COX TRANSFORMATION
n. in statistics, refers to a method which transforms and normalizes data in order for them to be statistically useful.…
BRAIN LESION
n. any abnormal, damaged area of tissue detected in the brain. The abnormality is seen as spots which appear lighter…
BRAIN-DAMAGE LANGUAGE DISORDER
n. an impairment in language function as a result of brain damage. More of an acquired brain disorder, It is…
BREAKTHROUGH
n. a sudden and major advancement in science and research which leads to a forward step in treatment and therapy.…
BRIEF PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY
n. in psychotherapy, refers to short-term therapy sessions which attempt to be more active and flexible in approach. Focused on…
BROTHERLINESS
n. a feeling of solidarity fostered among human beings. It is outwardly expressed as a concern for their well-being and…
BUCCINATOR
n. in anatomy, pertains to the cheek muscles which aid in chewing, eating, smiling, and speaking. For instance, during speech,…
BULIMIA NERVOSA
n. a psychological eating disorder which alternates between episodes of bingeing (binge eating or overeating) and purging (vomiting food or…
BURST-PAUSE FIRING
n. a phenomenon wherein a simultaneous firing and pausing is observed in the neuronal activity of the thalamus. This usually…
BETA COEFFICIENT, BETEL NUT
Seed of the Areca Palm used as a stimulant by natives who chew the nuts. It contains a drug called…
BABINSKI REFLEX
the innate reflex occurring in a healthy infant whereby the toes extend upward when the sole of the foot is…
BALANCED BILINGUAL
refers to a person who has proficiency in two languages to the extent that his or her skills for each…
BANDURA, ALBERT
(1925- ) Canadian-born U.S. psychologist. Born and raised in Alberta, Canada, Bandura received his PhD from the University of Iowa…
BARGAINING STAGE
n. third among five stages in the dying process. First described by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, a Swiss-born U.S. psychiatrist. Facing loss…
BASIC ACHIEVEMENT SKILLS INDIVIDUAL SCREENER (BASIS)
n. a test designed to measure academic achievement and determine grade-level placement (1983). As to reading, the results are norm-…