DISCOUNTING PRINCIPLE
Theory where a cause is given less weight if ther are other causes possible. Compare augmentation principle.
DISCRIMINAL DISPERSION
Responses distributed around a given mean in an experiment of discriminations.
DISCUSSION METHOD
A method of teaching where teacher and students actively partake in the learning process.
DISINHIBITION
1. Lessening or loss of normal control exerted by the cerebral cortex. 2. Conditioning experiments where a response has been…
DISPOSITION
A behavioural trait that distinguishes from person from others. Compare situational attribution.
DISSOCIATIVE PROCESS
A process disrupting normal integrative functions of memory, consciousness or perception of the environment. See dissociative disorders.
DISTORTING-PHOTOGRAPH PROCEDURE
A way to document accuracy of body size perception by using a distorted photo to produce an inaccurate image.
DISTRIBUTIVE BARGAINING
Bargaining procedure where the parties make demands by indicating preferred outcomes. Also called competitive bargaining.
DIVERSION PROGRAM
Program allowing some people to get access to help instead of going to trial for something. The charges are dropped…
DOCTRINE OF FORMAL DISCIPLINE
An idea that the mind can be trained to learn by studying some fields first that will make is easier…
DONDERS'S LAW
A principle of the position of the eyes looking at an object is independent of their moving to that position.
DOTTING TEST
A motor test where a person uses a pencil and paper and makes as mnay dots as they can in…
DREAM-WORK
Psychoanalytic theory. Transforming the latent content of a dream into a manifest content.
DROMOMANIA
The abnormal drive and desire to travel beyond your means and scrifice job and partner or security in the lust…