CONCURRENT VALIDITY
the degree of communication between two measurements at the same time, primarily the investigation of one exam's validity by comparing…
CONVERSION NONEPILEPTIC SEIZURE
a type of PNES (psychogenic non-epileptic seizure) which stems from an identified conversion disorder. It isn't correlated with irregular electrical…
CROSS-SITUATIONAL CONSISTENCY
the magnitude to which a psychological trait is expressed in the exact same, or in an operationally equal, way in…
ABNORMALITY
1. in a position that is not normal. 2. disfigurement or imperfections in building or operations.
ACTIVE LISTENING
a psychotherapeutic approach that occurs when the professional listens to a patient meticulously and diligently, inquiring as required, in an…
ANECDOTAL RECORD
a factual written record of a person's conduct, based on succinct, spontaneous, and descriptive observations made by an onlooker. This…
APPROACH-APPROACH CONFLICT
an emotionally conflicted situation involving a choice between two equally desirable but incompatible goals, for example, a person may want…
ATMOSPHERE EFFECT
1. the tendency for particular behaviors to be stimulated by a particular situation, even when inappropriate or completely pointless -…
AUTOMATIC THOUGHTS
1. instantaneous, habitual, and unconscious thoughts that may affect a person's mood and actions. Helping clients evaluate the utility and…
BARRIER-FREE ENVIRONMENT
n. an environment designed to be free of obstacles. It is friendly towards people who are physically disabled and cognitively…
BEHAVIOR THERAPY
in psychotherapy, refers to a broad method which combines both the psychological and behavior analytical aspects of therapy. In particular,…
BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATION SCALE (BOS)
n. a method of appraising human behavior against a preferred level of performance. More of a behavior-based measure, it is…
BIOSOCIAL THEORY
in social and behavioral science, refers to an approach which looks into the possibility that a mental illness or personality…
CASE HISTORY
n. a complete record of information containing all data about a patient's medical or psychological condition. It may cover health,…
CONDITIONAL POSITIVE REGARD
a position of acknowledgement and respect demonstrated by other people on a trial basis wherein their respect relies upon the…
CONSTITUTIONAL FACTOR
a fundamental psychological propensity to add to character, nature, and the philosophy of certain physical and cognitive diseases. Said elements…
CONVULSIVE DISORDER
any kind of epilepsy which consists of repetitive standardized seizes or slight seizes with tremors.