DEHYDRATION REACTIONS
The reactions of the body when the water supply levels fall below a certain quota.
DELIBERATE PSYCHOLOGICAL EDUCATION (DPE)
A curriculum designed to affect a young adult personal, ethical, aesthetic and philosophical development.
DELUSION OF GRANDEUR
Falsely attributing one's self with great ability, importance, worth, identity or power. See megalomania.
DEMASCULINIZATION
Not enough androgens are present for a foetus to develop normal masculine traits.
DEMORALIZATION
The breaking down of values, morals and standards occuring as a response to change.
DEPTH FROM MOTION
This is a depth cue as an object moves across our retina. These are effective if there are many moving…
DESCENT GROUP
A social group with a descent from a common ancestor. See bilateral descent- kinship network.
DETACHED RETINA
The separationof the inner layer of the retina from the outer pigment layer. Also called retinal detachment. See diabetic retinopathy.
DETOUR PROBLEM
Used in problem solving by looking at indirect or circuitous solutions as the most direct solution is blocked.
DEVELOPMENTAL TASK
Any physical, social, intellectual and emotional ability or acheivement needed to be acquired at each developmental stage of life. See…
DEXTROAMPHETAMINE
A sympathomimetic agent and stimulant formed from amphetamine. Also called dexamphetamine.