BASELINE PERFORMANCE
n. a measure against which performance can be assessed, compared, and thus, projected. The rate of behavior is measured first…
BASIC RULE
n. in psychoanalysis, the fundamental rule of all which talks about spontaneity. In order to gather the most valid thoughts,…
BATTERED WOMEN
n. women who are physically beaten and abused by their legal spouse or domestic partner. Considered an act of violence…
BEAT GENERATION
n. the emergence of a group of talented and influential writers back in the 1950's. These writers included the likes…
BEHAVIOR PROBLEM
n. an unwanted behavior which needs changing. Also, a pattern of hostile, aggressive, or disruptive behavior which goes beyond societal…
BEHAVIORAL CONGRUENCE
n. a consistent state of behavior, meaning there is consistency between the goals, values, and attitudes projected and the actual…
BEHAVIORAL FAMILY THERAPY
n. a therapeutic approach which aims to help families going through difficulties in their relationships. This group treatment is learning-based…
BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
n. the principles of neurobiology as applied in the study of human and animal behavior. It examines the underlying biological…
BEHAVIORAL SINK
n. a phenomenon wherein animals are mutually attracted into forming dense groups. As an effect, grouping becomes detrimental to individual…
BEING PSYCHOLOGY
n. in humanistic psychology, a psychological perspective which views people as ends in themselves. As incomparable beings, there is something…
BELL-MAGENDIE LAW
n. in anatomy and neurophysiology, refers to the law which states that, as to structure and function, the anterior roots…
BETHANECHOL
n. a cholinergic drug administered orally or subcutaneously to selectively stimulate muscarinic receptors. These, in turn, stimulate the contraction of…
BILDUNGSROMAN
n. in literature, refers to a novel whose main subject revolves around the formation and development of the lead character.…
BIOENERGETICS
n. in biochemistry, refers to a field of study which focuses on how energy flows through living systems. In psychotherapy,…
BIOLOGICAL DRIVE
n. the fundamental drives which govern and affect human behavior. They pertain to the most basic physiological needs of man…
BIOLOGICAL WARFARE
n. a new method of warfare which employs microorganisms as a weapon. The use and release of disease-causing agents like…