DIATHESIS-STRESS MODEL
Theory stating that mental and physical disorders develop from genetic or biological predisposition combined with stress.
DIDACTIC GROUP THERAPY
Used in group therapy where a person is more likely to respond under the active guidance of a leader.
DIFFERENTIAL ASSOCIATION
A theory looking at the behaviour of an individual and how it is influenced by those around them.
DIFFERENTIATION OF SELF
An ability of a person to maintain identity, belief and feelings while being pressured to do otherwise.
DIRECTED DISCUSSION METHOD
A discussion between a group of people where one person keeps the discussion on the right track.
DIRECTIVE PLAY THERAPY
A controlled approach to play therapy where the therapist in involved. Compare non-directive play.
DISCREPANCY EVALUATION
The search for differences between 2 or more elements that should agree with each other.
DISENFRANCHISED GRIEF
Any grief that a society or part of it doesn't expect or may not allow people to express.
DISJUNCTIVE MOTIVATION
The striving for temporary staisfaction. Compare conjunctive motivation.
DISPARATE SENSATIONS
1. Different sensory responses from a single idea or object. 2. The base for thought and perception.
DISTAL RESPONSE
The response an organism has that has an effect on the environment. Compare proimal response.
DISTRACTOR
A stimulus or an aspect of it that is not needed for the task being performed. See also visual attention.