BEHAVIOR GENETICS
n. a field of study which focuses on the role of genetics in human behavior. It examines behavior patterns which…
BEHAVIOR THERAPY
in psychotherapy, refers to a broad method which combines both the psychological and behavior analytical aspects of therapy. In particular,…
BEHAVIORAL DIARY
n. a record which keeps track of a person's attitudes and actions in the event that behavior needs to be…
BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW
n. as part of the screening process, refers to an interview which elicits a specific reponse on how a person…
BEHAVIORAL RELAXATION TRAINING
n. any method which teaches the proper technique in reducing stress and producing the relaxation response. These methods of relaxation…
BEHAVIOR-CONSTRAINT THEORY
n. the concept that, while a constraint exists, it remains a limiting factor which stands in the way of achieving…
BELITTLING
n. the act of thinking or speaking in a way that lowers another person's self-esteem or lessens the perceived value…
BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM
n. A set of various treatment services which include grief counseling and support group therapy. The program offers individual and…
BEZOLD-BRIICKE PHENOMENON
n. the phenomenon which involves a hue shift. This intensity-dependent change in hue is based on one's perception of color…
BIMODAL DISTRIBUTION
n. in statistics, refers to a distribution which shows a set of scores with two different modes. In graphical distribution,…
BIOCHEMISTRY
n. the study of chemical composition present in living organisms and the vital life processes which these biochemical substances affect.…
BIOLOGICAL STRESS
n. any condition that puts pressure and makes demands on both the physical and psychological defense system of a living…
BIOPHYSICS
n. a scientific discipline which uses physical and mathematical models in explaining biological processes. Examples of its application include those…
BIOTRANSPORT
n. the movement and transportation of substances and molecules within the body. Specifically, there is an exchange which happens within…
BLAMING THE VICTIM
n. a social and psychological phenomenon wherein the fault in a crime (rape, robbery, assault) is attributed to the victim.…