CRIMINALLY INSANE
depicting an accused person that is deemed to be suffering from cognitive illness or fault which frees then of lawful…
ADAPTIVE SKILLS
events that necessitate self-management, such as managing urges, having the ability to get used to a unique surrounding, and also…
AFFECTIVE TONE
the state of mind or sense corresponding with a particular encounter or stimulant. In therapy, whenever a patient doesn't work…
ANALYSIS OF THE TRANSFERENCE
with regard to psychoanalysis, the comprehension of a person's formative unions and encounters with others retold through their viewpoint to…
ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING
1. a method of teaching individuals to change verbal and nonverbal behavioral patterns with the aim of enhancing interpersonal communication.…
ATTITUDE-BEHAVIOR CONSISTENCY
the extent to which a person's behavior is consistent with his or her attitude associated with that object. Positive attitudes…
AVERSIVE CONTROL
refers to the use of an aversive outcome, such as punishment or negative reinforcement, to control behavior, and eliminate undesirable…
BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
n. a school of psychology which applies the principles of behaviorism, namely: theory, methodology, and philosophy. As an approach to…
BEHAVIORAL CONTINGENCY
n. that possibility that there may or may not be a relationship between an individual's specific response and the frequency…
BELIEF SYSTEM
n. a set of beliefs which guide and govern a person's attitude. Usually, it is directed towards a system such…
BLAMING THE VICTIM
n. a social and psychological phenomenon wherein the fault in a crime (rape, robbery, assault) is attributed to the victim.…
CARDIAC PSYCHOSIS
n. a disorganization in thought processes and a loss in social functioning as a result of a heart condition. It…
CONTINGENCY CONTRACT
a collectively agreed-upon account between an educator and pupil, a mother or father and kid, or a patient and therapy…
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…