DETOUR PROBLEM
Used in problem solving by looking at indirect or circuitous solutions as the most direct solution is blocked.
DEVELOPMENTAL TASK
Any physical, social, intellectual and emotional ability or acheivement needed to be acquired at each developmental stage of life. See…
DEXTROAMPHETAMINE
A sympathomimetic agent and stimulant formed from amphetamine. Also called dexamphetamine.
DIALOGUE (DIALOG)
1. A change of ideas between people. 2. Gestalt therapy where the client talks to a body part person or…
DIFFUSE-STATUS CHARACTERISTICS
Qualitites a person sees in others when estimating their value socially, ability and relative competency. See expectation states theory- status…
DIN COLOR SYSTEM
European system for colour by the attributes of hue, luminosity and saturation.
DIRECTIONAL CONFUSION
A difficulty in choosing left from right and other directions such as uptown and downtown.
DISCONTINUITY HYPOTHESIS
Gestalt psychology.Where the viewpoint emphasises the role of our sudden insight when solving a problem.
DISCRETE VARIABLE
A random variable that is not continuous and has a small number of values.
DISCRIMINATIVE STIMULUS
Operant conditioning. A stimulus that increases the probablity of a response.
DISHONEST SIGNAL
A signal in animal communication that gives a misleading infromation about size, iontention and quality of an individual. See deception.
DISORDERS OF THE SLEEP-WAKE CYCLE SCHEDULE
One of the 4 types of sleep disorders. Often shown by shift workers that upsets the circadian rhythm.