ADAPTATION
1. modification of a sense organ to the force or even standard of stimulation, leading to a development where sensorial…
AFFECTIVE STATE
any kind of sentimental condition, often in which someone's feelings control their consciousness.
ANACLITIC DEPRESSION
1. a kind of reactive depression discovered in newborns who are suddenly removed from interaction with their biological mothers or…
APATHY SYNDROME
describes a pattern of self-preserving emotional insulation (indifference or detachment) adopted by many prisoners- of-war, for example, in an effort…
ATTITUDE SCALE
a measure or assessment used to assess an attitude - usually for the purpose of comparison.
AVAILABILITY ERROR
refers to cognitive errors made because the first item that comes to mind is often mistaken for the best or…
BEHAVIORAL CONGRUENCE
n. a consistent state of behavior, meaning there is consistency between the goals, values, and attitudes projected and the actual…
BEHAVIOR-CONSTRAINT THEORY
n. the concept that, while a constraint exists, it remains a limiting factor which stands in the way of achieving…
BIZARRE BEHAVIOR
adj. a general term for behavior that is out of the ordinary or far from normal. Markedly unusual and unexpected…
BECK ANXIETY INVENTORY (BAD)
is a self reported 21-item measure used to assess the level of anxiety an individual experiences. The test was designed…
CONFIRMATORY RESEARCH
studies undertaken with the objective of being able to challenge particular predetermined hypotheses.
CONTEXTUALISM
noun. 1. the theory that the memory of events isn't just the result of ties between said occurrences, as in…
COST-REWARD ANALYSIS
with regard to social psychology, a design which tries to depict helping behavior with respect to the supports and prices…
CRITERION GROUP
a group examined for characteristics that others belonging to the group are already recognized as having, generally with the intent…
DANGEROUSNESS
noun. The condition wherein people come to be more plausible to cause damage to their self or other people, presenting…
ADAPTIVE SKILLS
events that necessitate self-management, such as managing urges, having the ability to get used to a unique surrounding, and also…