DEPRESSION
1. A dysphoria that can cary from mild to severe mood changes. 2. Psychiatry. A dpressive disorder.
DEPTH INTERVIEW
An interview that reveals deep seated feelings, attitudesand motives without fear of disapproval.
DETOXIFICATION CENTER
The place where detoxification takes place. See alcohol withdrawal- substance withdrawal.
DEVELOPMENTAL TEST OF VISUAL-MOTOR INTEGRA
A measure of visuomotor development where the particpant copies increasingly difficult designs.
DIAGNOSTIC EDUCATIONAL TESTS
Tests that are used to identify any deficiences in academic learning. Also called eduactional tests.
DICHORIAL TWINS
Twins with separate chorionic membranes as embyos. Compare monochorial twins.
DIFFERENTIAL REINFORCEMENT OF ALTERNATIVE BE
Reinforcing one behaviour by decreasing another.
DIFFUSION MODEL
Model of accuracy and reaction timewhere information is gained continuosly rather than in steps.