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.
DIALOGUE (DIALOG)
1. A change of ideas between people. 2. Gestalt therapy where the client talks to a body part person or…
DIFFUSE-STATUS CHARACTERISTICS
Qualitites a person sees in others when estimating their value socially, ability and relative competency. See expectation states theory- status…