DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY
1. theory based on the continuity of human development. 2. The idea that mental retardation is due to slower than…
DIAGNOSTIC FORMULATION
The comprehensive patient evaluation that includes a patients history, results of psychological tests, diagnosis of the disorder and the therpy…
DIFFERENTIAL REINFORCEMENT OF HIGH RATE (DRH)
Reinforcement that is dependent of a fast response to stimuli.
DIFFUSION OF RESPONSIBILITY
The lessening of responsibility by individuals in a group situation or social collective.
DIRECT PERCEPTION
A theory that we can perceive an object on distal stimulus alone. See ecological perception. Compare constructivism.
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.