DYNAMIC INTERACTIONISM
A model of behaviour and personality where development depends on a continuous and reciprocal interaction with the environment.
DYSAUTONOMIA
A dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system that includes impairment, failure or an over activity of the sympathetic or parasympathetic…
DYSOSTOSIS
The development of the skeleton that is effected by hereditary factors or due to improper care after birth. Usually sen…
DEGRADED STIMULUS
A stimulus, visual or auditory that has had a noise added to it that makes it harder to percieve.
DELAYED REINFORCEMENT
Reinforcement that happens after a response. Delay may be signaled or unsignaled.
DELTA ALCOHOLISM
The fourth stage of alcoholism wher a person drinks everyday and control over intake is not totally gone. See alpha,…
DEMOCRATIC PARENTING
A style of parenting suggested by Alfred Adler where the parents guide a child's development in a steady and accepting…