DELUSION OF PERSECUTION
The belief where a person hinks he is being conspired against. See persecutory delusion.
DEMOTIVATION
The use of negative imagery and self-talk as to why you can't do anything well.
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.
DETOXIFICATION CENTER
The place where detoxification takes place. See alcohol withdrawal- substance withdrawal.
DEVELOPMENTAL TEST OF VISUAL-MOTOR INTEGRA
A measure of visuomotor development where the particpant copies increasingly difficult designs.
DIAGNOSTIC EDUCATIONAL TESTS
Tests that are used to identify any deficiences in academic learning. Also called eduactional tests.
DICHORIAL TWINS
Twins with separate chorionic membranes as embyos. Compare monochorial twins.