PREDICTIVE VALIDITY
an index of how well a test corresponds to a variant which is gauged in the future, at a time…
POPULATION RESEARCH
the analysis of the numbers, and modifications in the numbers, of individuals and other living beings, concentrating on the reasons…
DIAGNOSTIC OVERSHADOWING
The failure to see a problem because the symptoms are attrinuted to another disability. See dual dignosis.
DISCOUNTING PRINCIPLE
Theory where a cause is given less weight if ther are other causes possible. Compare augmentation principle.
DISSOCIATED STATE
A reaction to a traumatic event where the person splits up elements of the event so as to deal with…
DYADIC RELATIONSHIP
1. A committed 2 person relationship. 2. Relationship between therapist and client.
EGO RESILIENCY
A personality with the ability to vary and adapt and express emotional impulses depending on social demands.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Intelligence involving the ability to process emotional information. See quotient.
EXPERT POWER
The capacity to influence others deriving from the assumption that the influencer has superior skills. See power.
MANUAL ARTS THERAPY
is the use of manual arts such as woodworking and metalworking as rehabilitative activities.
MEDITATION
is considered an exercise during which the individual enters an extended state of contemplation and reflection over a specific subject…
METHODOLOGICAL PLURALISM
is the acceptance of a value once multiple methodologies have been used.
MOOD-DEPENDENT MEMORY
is a theory which suggests the rate at which a memory can be retrieved is dependent on the mood the…
NARCISSISM
is described as an exaggerated opinions of ones own contribution to society or group, otherwise known as an excessive self-love…
NEUROTICISM
is an umbrella term used to describe a range of meanings. For example, neuroticism could detail a state of neurosis…