ROLE SHIFT
In interactions between two people in a relationship, one party will adopt the characteristics and behavioral patterns of the second…
SECONDARY APPRAISAL
Within the cognitive assessment concept of feelings, evaluation of one's potential to deal with the outcomes of an encounter with…
PRIMARY EMOTION
Universally accepted and recognized emotions. These include love, hate, joy and surprise.
PROJECTIVE IDENTIFICATION 1
A defense mechanism as described in psychoanalysis. Projection identification occurs when a subject projects their own unacceptable qualities onto another.…
PSYCHOCHEMISTRY
The science that examines the relationship between chemicals, behavior and psychological processes. It is the study of chemical influence on…
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
The scientific study of mental disorder(s). The field covers the theory, research, diagnosis and treatment of psychological diseases. It is…
PYGMALION EFFECT
An effect caused by the expectations of a superior regarding the performance of their subordinates. It has been called a…
REFLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS
Referring to its own actions, an aspect of consciousness. Also known as: self-consciousness; self-reflection.
REMINISCENCE
Act of recalling past experiences or events. In psychology, the ability to better perform a task after a period of…
RESTORATION THERAPY
Therapeutic method whose aim is to reestablish both structure and function in any system which has been damaged or become…
ROMANTIC LOVE
Love relationship wherein intimate affection and passionate fervor are key components. While the adored party is commonly appreciated and frequently…
SECONDARY CONTROL
Behavior pattern which does not directly control the environment, but is intended to alter oneself to be more compatible with…
SELF-ASSERTION
the act of putting forward your own opinions or to express your needs, rights and wishes. In this way person…
SIGNIFICANCE LEVEL
Null hypothesis significance testing. the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true. The probability of a type…
SOCIAL AGE (SA)
an estimate of a person's capabilities in social situations that are relative to normal standards. In clinical situations with young…
SOCIAL INCENTIVE
an inducement to behave in an approved way that involves offering interpersonal rewards like acceptance, inclusion, approval that quality of…