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.