DEMANDMENTS
The self-constructed and self-defeating imperitives that convert goals into demands. See rational emotive behaviour therapy.
DEPO-PROVERA
The trade name for medroxyprogester-one acetate used on sex offenders. See chemical castration.
DESIGN TRADE-OFF
A situation where one attribute of a system or product is made less suitable by giving priority to another feature.
DETACHED CHARACTER
A personality featuring extreme self sufficiency and a lack of feeling towards others. Compare aggressive caharacter- compliant character.
DETERRENCE
The idea that punishment will stop a person or deter them from engaging in the same behaviour.
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT
The evaluation of physical, emotional, cognitive and social development of a child.
DEVELOPMENTAL SYSTEMS APPROACH
A view saying that development results from bi-directional interaction between biological and experiential variables.
DIETARY SELECTION
The ability to select components in a diet to maintain a good nutritional balance.
DIFFUSE THALAMIC PROJECTION SYSTEM (DTPS)
The thalmic nuclei that project fibres to the cerebral cortex. See thalamus.