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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

DOMESTICATION

The selective breeding of animals so they live in close proximity to people.

DONDERS'S LAW

A principle of the position of the eyes looking at an object is independent of their moving to that position.

DOPPELGANGER PHENOMENON

The delusion that we have a twin or double. See autoscopy.

DOTTING TEST

A motor test where a person uses a pencil and paper and makes as mnay dots as they can in

DOUBT

1. The lack of confidence or uncertainty about something or someone. 2. One of erikson's 8 stages of development. See

DRAMATICS

1. The art of practicing stagecraft and theatrical performances. 2. Using drama for rehabilitation where clients read scripts and become

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

D-STATE

Abbreviation for dream state as opposed to waking or W state.

DUALIST

Concept of language having 2 levels- phonology and meaning.

DURESS

The threats or acts compelling people to act or speak against their will.

DYNAMIC ASSESSMENT

1. Approach to clinical assessment following the basic principles of dynamic testing. 2. The assessment with a goal of elaborating

DYNAMIC VISUAL DISPLAY

Ergonomics. A visual display designed to show fluctuating information.

DYSFUNCTION

Any disturbance, deficiency or impairment of function or behaviour.

DYSMORPHOPHOBIA

Fear of looking abnormal.

DYSPHRASIA

Older name for dysphasia.

DYSTONIA

An abnormal and involuntary tension or contraction of the muscles resulting in a distorted posture. See extrapyramidal effects.

DECISIONAL BALANCE

A way to assess positive and negative consequences of choosing a new behaviour.