DOPAMINE-RECEPTOR AGONISTS
Drugs that bind to and activate the doapmine receptors. Also called dopaminergic agents. Compare dopamine receptor antagonists.
DORSOMEDIAL NUCLEUS
The mass of tissue that projects from the thalamus to the frontal lobes.
DOUBLE-AGENTRY
A situation arising where the therapist is in conflict of demands and interests with their allegiance to the patient. See…
DRUG SCREENING INSTRUMENT
An interview or self-report instrument designed to identify people who should be assessed for the possibility of substance abuse.
DUAL THRESHOLDS
Where a lower threshold is exceeded a stimulus might be present but when a higher one is passed a stimulus…
DYNAMIC SYSTEM
A system where a change in one part will influence all of the interrelated parts. Closely related to chaos theory.
DYSDIADOCHOKINESIS
A loss of ability to perform fast alternating movements. Also called adiadochokinesis- adiadochokinesia.
DYSPHONETIC DYSLEXIA
Dyslexia marked by an inability to sound out letters and syllables of words.
DECOMPOSITION
The process that takes a complex item and breaks into its elements. Organisms also break down by decomposition.