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ACTOR-OBSERVER EFFECT

with regard to attribution theory, the propensity for people operating within a scenario to credit the reasons for their disruptive

AFFECTIVE

adjective. 1. with regard to sentiment or feelings. 2. able of creating or showing feelings. Introduction Over the centuries, research

AMBULATORY SERVICES

cognitive wellness, guidance, or healthcare services offered on an outpatient basis, thus, not requiring the patient to be admitted to

APPARATUS

n. 1. an instrument, piece of equipment, used in an experiment for various purposes, such as delivering stimuli or measuring

ASSERTION

n. 1. the forceful, sometimes aggressive, statement of beliefs, claims, or rights on another person 2. in sport, the use

ATTITUDE OBJECT

any targets of judgment, including people, places, and things, that have an attitude or opinion associated with it.

AUTONOMIC CONDITIONING

the process describing the achievement of conscious control over autonomic processes (e.g., heart rate) through biofeedback training, meditation, yoga, or

BASELINE

n. a line that serves as a basis or reference point for observing behavior. Because this behavioral performance is stable,

BEHAVIOR THERAPY

in psychotherapy, refers to a broad method which combines both the psychological and behavior analytical aspects of therapy. In particular,

BEHAVIORAL MOMENTUM

n. the relationship between how persistent the behavior is and the rate at which this same behavior is reinforced. It

BIPOLAR

adj. the condition of vacillating between two extreme poles, for instance, that of mania and depression. The term usually applies

CAREER COUNSELING

n. consultation with a trained professional on specific goal-setting in order to change or improve the direction of one's career.

CONCOMITANT VARIATION

1. the modification of two sensations simultaneously, wherein the variables might be informally connected or both variables might be impacted

CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITY

a place where elderly individuals can live with one another in a community setting, sharing meals and participating in group

CONTINUUM APPROACH

an perspective based upon the idea that behavior varies spanning a procession from result oriented operations to serious character disarrangement.

COTHERAPY

therapy performed by two professionals treating one or two patients, or sometimes a group of people of family unit, in

CRITICAL VALUE

the value of either one of the ends of a critical region, that being, either one of the values beyond

ACCESSIBILITY

noun. Open, receptive, approachable

ACTUARIAL RISK ASSESSMENT

a mathematically measured prediction of the potential of a person who will present a danger to other people or have

AFFECTIVE EXPERIENCE

just about any sentimentally commanded encounter.