DYSPONESIS
State of habitual tension generating hypertension, migraine headaches and bruxism,
DECROLY METHOD OF SCHOOLING 1
1. Educational method developed in Brussels in 1907 where the classroom is a workshop where learning is based on 4…
DEESE PARADIGM
A memory task where people will recall related words that are not on the list.
DEFENSIVE IDENTIFICATION
When the abused person identifies with the abuser or with the group that identifies the perpetrator.
DELUSIONAL JEALOUSY
A feeling that your partner is unfaithful. Formerly called amourous paranoia. Also called morbid jealousy- Othello sysndrome or delusion- pathological…
DEMOCRATIC ATMOSPHERE
A climate of political and social equality where members make choices that reflects the intentions of the group.
DEPENDENT VARIABLE (DV)
The outcome variable that is seen after the occurence of the independent variable.
DEPRESSIVE POSITION
Object relations theory of Melanie Klein where an infant reaches 6 months of age.
DEPTH-ORIENTED BRIEF THERAPY
A brief psychotherapy applying principles of constructive physiotherapy.