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DECALAGE

Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development about the invariant order that cognitive developments occur in. See horizontal or vertical decalage.

DACTYLOLOGY

noun. The conveying or concepts by way of signals formed via the fingers.

DARK LIGHT

the perception of light stimulated by the sudden functioning of retinal photoreceptors, that takes place even when there is no

DATABASE

noun. 1. a big, systematic gathering of data retained in such a way on a computer that enables recollection of

DAYMARE

noun. An event of minor anxiety, stress, or fear, that is alike to a bad dream, but happens at a

DEATH INSTINCT

with regard to psychoanalytic theory, an ambition whose objective is the lessening of psychical stress to the smallest potential degree,

DECARBOXYLASE

The enzyme that catalyses and removes carboxyl groups from compounds.

DAH TEST

abbreviated form of Machover Draw A House Test.

DARK-ADAPTATION CURVE

a chart of a person's sensitivity to light over time when it is requested that the person pick up on

DATA-DRIVEN PROCESS

a cognitive process that centers mainly upon the tangible traits of a stimulant in contrast to its meaning.

DC (DC)

with regard to pharmacology, the abbreviated form of discontinue.

DEATH RITE

a culturally-tied ritual, spiritual event, or tradition corresponding to death and the deceased.

DECARCERATION

Where offenders are removed from a correctional facility to a community facility. See de-institutionalisation.

DALE'S LAW

the idea, now recognized as being inaccurate for a large number of neurons, which each terminal button of a neuron

DARVOCET

noun. A brand name for the topical pain relief combination of acetaminophen and propoxyphene.

DATE RAPE

carnal attack by a friend, date, or someone else that the victim knows- frequently involved substances like alcohol or date

DC AMPLIFIER

a direct-current tool utilized to enhance the possible variation among a neural membrane so that the cortical current can be

DEATH SYSTEM

the flexible trends by which a community mediates its union with death in effort to stay viable as a commune

DECATASTROPHIZING

Technique used to people with irrational fears by exploring the reality of the situation.

DALE'S PRINCIPLE

theory posed by British neurophysiologist Henry Hallet Dale.