BEHAVIORAL CONTRAST
n. in research, refers to a phenomenon which illustrates the possible consequences of reinforcement. In positive contrast, the response increases…
BELIEF SYSTEM
n. a set of beliefs which guide and govern a person's attitude. Usually, it is directed towards a system such…
BOUNDARY ISSUES
n. in therapy and health care, refers to ethical issues which surround the relationship between a therapist and a patient.…
CONTINUOUS REINFORCEMENT (CRF)
in operant and instrumental conditioning, the strengthener of each reaction.
ACTING OUT
1. the unrestrained and improper attitudinal declaration of denied feelings that aids in reducing stress corresponding with these feelings or…
ADJUSTMENT
noun. 1. a variation in personality, performance, or each by someone regarding the realized requirement or longing for modification. Change…
ALLPORT'S PERSONALITY TRAIT THEORY
Gordon W. Allport's doctrine said a person's character traits are the vital points to the individuality and persistence of their…
APNEA (APNOEA)
n. temporary suspension or arrest of respiration. If the arrest lasts for a long time, the heart may be slowed…
ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING
1. a method of teaching individuals to change verbal and nonverbal behavioral patterns with the aim of enhancing interpersonal communication.…
ATTITUDE SCALE
a measure or assessment used to assess an attitude - usually for the purpose of comparison.
AVERSIVE CONDITIONING
the process by which an unwanted behavior is paired with a noxious or unpleasant stimulus, with the intention to reduce…
BEHAVIOR GENETICS
n. a field of study which focuses on the role of genetics in human behavior. It examines behavior patterns which…
BEHAVIORAL CRITERION
n. the distinct behavior which must consistently exist in an individual in order for a diagnosis to be accurately made.…
BELIEF-DESIRE REASONING
n. the process wherein a person tends to predict and explain someone else's behavior based on how the former understands…