DETERMINANT OF ELABORATION
A factor influencing the amount of elaboration when encountering attitude relevant information. See elaboration likelihood model.
DEWEY, JOHN
US philosopher, educator and psychologist who developed the instrumentalist approach.
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.