DISCOMFORT ANXIETY
The tension and frustration arising from an irrational belief about a perceived threat.
DISCRETE DATA
Data that is limited to a set category or value. See cateforical data- discrete variable.
DISCRIMINATION REACTION TIME
The time it takes to discriminate between different stimuli. See compound reaction time- simple reaction time.
DISENGAGEMENT THEORY
Theory that in old age we decline social interactions, have a smaller life space and lose social esteem and morale.…
DISPLACEMENT
Transferring behaviour or feelings from the original objet or person to another. See displaced aggression- drive displacement- scape goating.
DIZYGOTIC TWINS (DZ TWINS)
Twins that have developed from two separate and eggs fertilised by separate sperm. Also called fraternal twins.See twin studies.
DOPAMINE (DA)
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter with a vital role in several functions of the brain: sleep, mood, motivation, behavior, reward, cognition,…
DOUBLE STANDARD
A hypocritical belief where one behaviour is admissible in one group but not in the other.
DOWNWARD SOCIAL COMPARISON
A method of self-protection where we compare ourselves with people are less well off.