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DECOMPOSITION OF MOVEMENT

When a person has difficulty in moving smoothly.

DEEP DEPRESSION

A sever depressive episode.

DEFENSE INTERPRETATION

Psychoanalysis. The way a patient protects themselves from anxiety.

DEFINITE ARTICLE

Linguistics. An article used with noun to define something. Compare indefinite article.

DEHYDROGENASE

An enzyme used to catalyse the removal of atoms of hydrogen in biological reactions.

DELAYED AUDITORY FEEDBACK (DAF)

A technique used in auditory feedback where a person listens to what they have just said in order to get

DELINQUENCY

Any behaviour that violates social rules and conventions. See juvenile delinquency.

DELUSION OF PERSECUTION

The belief where a person hinks he is being conspired against. See persecutory delusion.

DEMENTIA PRAECOX

Obselete name for schizophrenia meaning deterioration of the mind.

DEMOTIVATION

The use of negative imagery and self-talk as to why you can't do anything well.

DENSITY

1. The compactness of an element that reflects impenetrability. 2. The amount of space for each person in an area.

DEPENDENCE

1. A person's state when the need assistance from others.2. See substance dependence. 3. Operant conditioning. The causal relationship between

DEPRESSION

1. A dysphoria that can cary from mild to severe mood changes. 2. Psychiatry. A dpressive disorder.

DEPTH INTERVIEW

An interview that reveals deep seated feelings, attitudesand motives without fear of disapproval.

DERIVED NEED

The need that is developed from a primary need.

DESCRIPTIVE AVERAGE

The estimate of the average from only a partial set of data.

DESKILLING

Redesigning a task so it easier to learn and requires less skill to do.

DETAIL PERSPECTIVE

A depth cue related to texture and the details on a surface.

DETOXIFICATION CENTER

The place where detoxification takes place. See alcohol withdrawal- substance withdrawal.

DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONE

Any aspect of development that is predictable and significant.