LIFE-CHANGE UNIT (LCU)
a unit of measurement which is found on the life-events rating scale. The life-events rating scale assigns values to potential…
MALADJUSTMENT
Is the common term used to describe an inability to maintain a stable relationship or adjust to changing environments.
MATCHED-GROUP DESIGN
is an experimental design for research studies which requires both the experimental and control groups are similar or matched on…
MICROPSYCHOSIS
is a psychotic episode which unusually lasts an incredibly short duration, from a few minutes to a hours which typically…
MOOD-CONGRUENT PSYCHOTIC FEATURES
defines delusions or hallucinations which are consistent with either depressive and manic moods which typically occur during episodes.
NAIVE OBSERVER I
is an observer, who will have little or no knowledge about the scenario or event they are asked to observe,…
NERVOUS HABIT
are typically actions which exert a degree of control over a situation such as biting ones nails.
OPTIMAL LEVEL THEORY
any theory which stresses living beings' strife to reach optimal levels of some attribute, like arousal or stimulation, tension, foraging,…
PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT
1. acclimation by someone to occupational and residential conditions within their community and family, particularly with regard to cultural interactions…
PILOT TESTING
the assessment of some factor of the research materials or procedure utilized in a pilot study.
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
1. Process of deciding which of 2 diseases are showing overlapping systems. 2. Distinction between 2 or more similar conditions…
DYADIC RELATIONSHIP
1. A committed 2 person relationship. 2. Relationship between therapist and client.
ELECTROSLEEP THERAPY
Older treatment for depression, chronic anxiety and insomnia by inducing a state of sleep or relaxation by a low voltage…
EMOTIONAL SECURITY
Feelings of safety, confidence and freedom from apprehension. See security operations.