DEPOLARIZATION
A reduction in the potential of a cell, usually a neuron. See action potential. Compare hyperpolarisation.
DEPROGRAMMING
The process of restoring a person's original beliefs after they have been subjected to new ones in a cult for…
DESIGN MATRIX
A matrix where elements show the presence or absence of a participant, the row, inthe treatment , column, of experimental…
DESYNCHRONIZATION
In an EEG it is the replacement of alpha waves by irregular wave forms due to an external influence. See…
DIAGNOSES) 1
1. Identifying and determining the nature of a disorder or disease. 2. Classification of a person based on disease, abnormality…
DIALECTICAL TEACHING
A way of teaching where students critically examine their reasoning. Also called dialectical method.
DIFFERENTIAL EXTINCTION
The extinction of a response by established conditioning while other responses stay the same.
DIFFUSE BIPOLAR CELL
A retinal bipolar cell that gets input from many receptors. Compare midget bipolar cell.