DEXAMETHASONE SUPPRESSION TEST (DST)
Testing the ability of dexamethasone in inhibiting secretions that suppress cortisol levels in the blood.
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY
Flexible therapy combining principles of behaviour therapy, cognitive and mindfulness behaviours.
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
1. Process of deciding which of 2 diseases are showing overlapping systems. 2. Distinction between 2 or more similar conditions…
DIFFICULTY VALUE
The difficulty of a test item related to the number of people who give the correct answer.
DIMETHYL KETONE, ACETYLCHOLINE (ACH)
A neurotransmitter that excites synapses between motor neurons and muscles.
DIRECTORY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS IN THE SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES
The psychological scales, questionaires and inventories related to sport and exercise.
DISCIPLINE
1. Training used to establish desired habits. 2. Control of conduct by usung punishment and reward. 3. Field of study.
DISCRIMINATION LEARNING
A learning experience where a person must make choices between similar alternatives to reach a goal.
DISMISSIVE ATTACHMENT
A style of attachement combining positive internal model of attachement of yourself where you see yourself as competent and worthy…
DISSOCIATIVE AMNESIA
A dissociative disorder. Where a person can't recall important information about experiences because they were traumatic and stressful.