DREAM STATE (D-STATE)
The state of sleep where we dream, and it can be characterized by rapid movement of a human eye during…
DRIVE STRENGTH
The intensity of a drive as defined by Hull's mathematical deductive theory of learning.
DRUG SYNERGISM
The enhancement of efficacy when 2 or more drugs are given at the same time.
DUAL TRACE HYPOTHESIS
Short term reflects changes in long term memory. See Hebbian synapse.
DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
A legal document stating that a person can make health care, financial decisions for another person who is incapable of…
DYING PROCESS
The progressive and not reversible loss of vital function resulting in life ending. See stages of dying.
DYNAMIC TESTING
Uses a psychometric approach to measure the processes and products of learning and the potential to learn.
DYSESTHESIA (DISESTHESIA DYSAESTHESIA)
An abnormaity in the sense of touch. Also called dysesthesia sysndrome.
DEFINITE ARTICLE
Linguistics. An article used with noun to define something. Compare indefinite article.
DEHYDROGENASE
An enzyme used to catalyse the removal of atoms of hydrogen in biological reactions.
DELAYED AUDITORY FEEDBACK (DAF)
A technique used in auditory feedback where a person listens to what they have just said in order to get…
DELINQUENCY
Any behaviour that violates social rules and conventions. See juvenile delinquency.
DELUSION OF OBSERVATION
The belief where a person thinks he is being watched. Also called observation delusion.