DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS
The effect of the body after being expose to high pressure such as deep under water and rising too fast…
DEEP DYSLEXIA
An acquired form of dyslexia with semantic errors, reading abstract words is difficult as is function words.
DEFENSE MECHANISM
Classical psychoanalytical theory. The unconscious reaction the ego uses to protect itself from anxiety arising from psychic conflict. Also called…
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.