DEFINITE ARTICLE
Linguistics. An article used with noun to define something. Compare indefinite article.
DEHYDROGENASE
An enzyme used to catalyse the removal of atoms of hydrogen in biological reactions.
DELAYED AUDITORY FEEDBACK (DAF)
A technique used in auditory feedback where a person listens to what they have just said in order to get…
DELINQUENCY
Any behaviour that violates social rules and conventions. See juvenile delinquency.
DELUSION OF OBSERVATION
The belief where a person thinks he is being watched. Also called observation delusion.
DEMORALIZATION HYPOTHESIS
The idea of overcoming a person's demoralisation by treatment from a psychotherapist.
DERIVED IDEAS
Ideas that are derived from external sources. See cartesianism- cartesian self.
DESCHOOLING
An informal schooling movement of the 1960's and 1970's that separated school from the institution and promoted learning as a…
DETACHMENT
1. Feeling of emotional freedom coming from a lack of involvement. 2. Objectivity to consider a problem on its merits.…
DETOXIFICATION
A procedure where toxins are removed from the body and medication may be required to eae the withdrawal of toxins…
DEVELOPMENTAL TEACHING MODEL
General teaching approach by Jean Piaget where social, cognitive and moral dveleopment advance in distinctive stages.