DUAL REPRESENTATION
Being able to comprehend an object as itself and representing another thing. Also called dual encoding- dual orientation.
DYADIC RELATIONSHIP
1. A committed 2 person relationship. 2. Relationship between therapist and client.
DYNAMIC SOCIAL IMPACT THEORY
The extension of social impact theory that tries to explain changes in physiological states, subjective feelings and emotions.
DYSDIADOCHOKINESIA DYSEIDETIC DYSLEXIA
A type of dyslexia where a person is unable to recognise thw whole word and needs ro sound it out…
DYSMENORRHEA
Dysmenorrhea is the name for the painful cramps often associated with a menstrual period. In younger women, primary dysmenorrhea is…
DECOMPOSITION
The process that takes a complex item and breaks into its elements. Organisms also break down by decomposition.
DEHYDRATION REACTIONS
The reactions of the body when the water supply levels fall below a certain quota.
DELIBERATE PSYCHOLOGICAL EDUCATION (DPE)
A curriculum designed to affect a young adult personal, ethical, aesthetic and philosophical development.
DELUSION OF GRANDEUR
Falsely attributing one's self with great ability, importance, worth, identity or power. See megalomania.
DEMASCULINIZATION
Not enough androgens are present for a foetus to develop normal masculine traits.
DEMORALIZATION
The breaking down of values, morals and standards occuring as a response to change.