CAPABILITY
n. the sum total of both ability and capacity in a human being. Thus, a person possesses qualities such as…
CARBON DIOXIDE
n. a colorless, odorless, non-combustible gas produced in the cycle of respiration as well as in the combustion and decomposition…
CARDINAL VIRTUES
n. in medieval philosophy, refers to the four main virtues above all other virtues. These are prudence, fortitude (or courage),…
CAREER PATTERN THEORY
n. any of the many theories which attempt to enumerate and describe the stages people go through in developing their…
CARPENTER'S SYNDROME
n. an autosomal recessive disorder which is characterized by a pointed, tower-shaped skull, fused digits, and obesity. A person may…
CASE MANAGEMENT
n. in healthcare, refers to a system of managing, coordinating, and implementing the delivery of healthcare services. The goal is…
CATASTROPHIC BEHAVIOR
n. a drastic but impending change in behavior as can only be brought about by shock and catastrophic stress. These…
CATEGORICAL DATA
n. types of data which can be counted and divided into groups. Thus, they consist of counts in contrast to…
CAUSAL MECHANISM
n. the physical, if not the most immediate, means of bringing about the desired effect. For instance, other than using…
CELLULAR AUTOMATA
pl. n. discrete models of biological systems that utilize computer programs. Displayed on a computer screen, an array of cells…
CALCIUM-DCFICIENCY DISORDERS
Diseases that are caused by a lack of calcium in bones and tissues such as osteoporosis.
COMPUTER ADAPTIVE TESTING (CAT)
a technique used in computerized examinations for certain traits of capabilities wherein the exam topics are immediately modified to align…
COMPUTERIZED ASSESSMENT
examination of psychological data about someone via the use of a computer with access to information reserves that retain data…
CONCEPT LEARNING
1. learning the determining components that are symbolic or typical of a certain category, or those traits that are required…
CONCEPTUALLY GUIDED CONTROL
a degree or human data processing which is managed by structures of a higher order, like ideas or conceptual programs.
CONCRETE THINKING
cognitions centered directly upon automatic encounters and certain items or occurrences. Observed frequently in youths, but also in those affected…