CURATIVE FACTORS MODEL
postulated by American psychologist Irwin Yalom, a design which attempts to discover those factors existing in therapy-based groups that help…
CYCLIC NUCLEOTIDE
a compound, like cyclic gmp, which operates as a second transmitter in cell to convey and incoming alert, like a…
CALCITONIN
n. an endocrine hormone produced by the thyroid gland and its parafollicular cells. It participates in the metabolism of both…
CALLOSAL SULCUS
n. a medial sulcus in the brain, forming a fissure between the two cerebral hemispheres. It is located between the…
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…