EXTINCTION
1. Biology. Loss of a species or genus completely or in a certain environment. 2. Neurophysiology. A decrease in a…
MAGICAL THINKING
is the idea that events and happenings can be directly influenced by another persons thoughts, wishes or rituals.
MATCHED-GROUP DESIGN
is an experimental design for research studies which requires both the experimental and control groups are similar or matched on…
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
a qualified professional who is licensed to provide counselling either independently or as part of a treatment team.
MITIGATING FACTOR
is a factor or fact, in the context or a crime or convicted defendant which supports an argument for a…
MULTIDETERMINED BEHAVIOR
describes behaviours of any individual which are considered to be influenced by more than one variable such genetics and environmental…
NEGATIVE EMOTION
is usually an unpleasant or unhappy emotion which is evoked in individuals to express a negative affect towards an event…
OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE
a dimension of the big five personality model and the five-factor personality model which references single variants in the propensity…
OVERINCLUSION
noun. failure of a person to remove non-successful or improper reactions correlated with a specific stimulant.
PASSIVE SUICIDE
ambiguous actions which tend to be self-destructive, but not actively, and is, at time, considered to depict suicidal intent. Instances…
PERFORMANCE
noun. 1. any activity or gathering of reactions which leads to an outcome or has an impact on the surroundings.…
PHILOSOPHICAL PSYCHOLOGY
the department of psychology which analyzes the philosophical dilemmas pertaining to the discipline and the philosophical presumptions which underlie its…
DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR
An expression of hostility, anger and aggression by destroying and damaging property or yourself.
DIFFERENTIAL REINFORCEMENT OF LOW RATE (DRI)
Reinforcement when response to stimuli is low. Also called differential reinforcement of long response times.
DOPAMINE (DA)
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter with a vital role in several functions of the brain: sleep, mood, motivation, behavior, reward, cognition,…
ECLECTICISM
The approach that takes formulas and techniques from different theories to use an integrated approach.
EMOTION-FOCUSED COPING
Coping strategy focusing on regulating negative emotional reactions to a stressor. See secondary coping. Compare problem focused coping.