DIFFERENTIAL REINFORCEMENT OF HIGH RATE (DRH)
Reinforcement that is dependent of a fast response to stimuli.
DIFFUSION OF RESPONSIBILITY
The lessening of responsibility by individuals in a group situation or social collective.
DIRECT PERCEPTION
A theory that we can perceive an object on distal stimulus alone. See ecological perception. Compare constructivism.
DISCOUNTING PRINCIPLE
Theory where a cause is given less weight if ther are other causes possible. Compare augmentation principle.
DISCRIMINAL DISPERSION
Responses distributed around a given mean in an experiment of discriminations.
DISCUSSION METHOD
A method of teaching where teacher and students actively partake in the learning process.
DISINHIBITION
1. Lessening or loss of normal control exerted by the cerebral cortex. 2. Conditioning experiments where a response has been…
DISPOSITION
A behavioural trait that distinguishes from person from others. Compare situational attribution.
DISSOCIATIVE PROCESS
A process disrupting normal integrative functions of memory, consciousness or perception of the environment. See dissociative disorders.
DISTORTING-MIRROR PROCEDURE
A way to document accuracy of body size perception by using a distorted mirror to produce an inaccurate image.
DISTRIBUTIVE ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS
Approach to psychotherapy developed in psycho biology where a systematic analysis is made of a clients experiences and then distributed…
DIVERGENT THINKING
Thinking that formulates new solutions to problems. Compare convergent thinking.
DOCTRINE OF CAUSES
Belief of Aristotle that explanantions of causality have 4 modes- formal, final, material, efficient that correspond to plan, goal, substance…
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
An action by one person against another with the intent to cause harm. See battered women- child abuse- elder abuse.