CENSUS TRACT
n. a small geographical area which is generally homogenous in population. Its boundaries are defined so as to facilitate the…
COMPUTER OF AVERAGED TRANSIENTS
a tool which allows the computerized generalizing of many sequential reactions to stimulants, as documented by electroencephalography, in effort to…
CONCAVEATION
noun. With regard to animal behavior, a type of sensitization in which a virgin female starts to show adequate mothering…
CONCEPTUAL DISORDER
a disruption in the cognitive procedure or in the capacity to compose theoretical thoughts from standardized ones.
CONCOMITANT VARIATION
1. the modification of two sensations simultaneously, wherein the variables might be informally connected or both variables might be impacted…
CONCURRENT REVIEW
an examination of admissions to a psychiatric healthcare facility undertaken while such care is being rendered. It consists of certifying…
CONDITIONED AVOIDANCE RESPONSE (CAR)
a conditioned reaction which blocks, delays, or lessens the regularity or severity of a negative stimulant. A conditioned reaction that…
CONDUCT DISORDER
listed in the DSM-IV-TR, an ongoing trend of behavior that comprises breaching the fundamental liberties of other people and disregarding…
CONFIRMABLE PROPOSITION
an assertion or determination that is able to be verified or disproved by trial and error processes.
CONFOUNDING
is typically accidental and injurious to the illustrating of valid implications- nevertheless, occasionally it is applied deliberately.
CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM
a state of cognitive and motor retardation correlated with a lack of thyroid hormone. Over twelve causes for such exist,…
CONJUGATE REINFORCEMENT
a reinforcement stipulation wherein some facet of the reinforcing agent wavers step-by-step with some aspect of behavior.
CONSCIENTIOUSNESS
the propensity to be arranged, accountable, and possess a strong work ethic, interpreted as one end of a facet of…
CONSISTENT MAPPING
a stipulation of a research job wherein a chosen stimulant is either (i) consistently an objective or (ii) consistently one…
CONSTIPATION
noun. Challenging or irregular expelling of fecal matter. The average occurrence of such in humans ranges from three times daily…
CONSTRUCTIVE ALTERNATIVISM
with regard to the personality construct theory posed by American psychologist George A. Kelly, the ability to see the world…
CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST
a psychologist who renders expert guidance and advice to people or institutes with respect to the psychological elements of employment.