INVALID CONVERSION
An argument or a type of informal fallacy in logic that results from the meaning of a premise or overextending,…
INVERTED RETINA
With reference to the fact that light must pass through, the vertebrate retina before it reaches the region which is…
IPSILATERAL EYE
The same location of the eye as that of another structure in the body. The fifth layer of the left…
IRRITABILITY
1. Abnormal sensitivity or excessive responsiveness, as of an organ or body part, to a stimulus. 2. It is a…
ISOLATING MECHANISM
It is a mechanism that prevents two populations from interbreeding so that the populations diverge to empower separate species to…
INTERDEPENDENCE
1. A dependence on 2 or more people, things, events or entities on each other. 2. A state where factors…
INTERHEMISPHERIC TRANSFER
Transfer of memory traces or learning experiences from one cerebral hemisphere to the other. Interhemispheric transfer can be demonstrated in…
INTERMITTENT REINFORCEMENT
Used in operant or instrumental conditioning. The name given to any pattern of reinforcement where only some responses are reinforced.…
INTERNALIZATION
1. Unconscious mental process where characteristics, beliefs, feelings and attitudes of other people are assimilated into your own self. 2.…
INTEROCEPTIVE STIMULUS
the term that is applied to the stimulus arising from inside an organism. Examples of this stimulus includes headache, stomach…
INTERPERSONAL PSYCHOTHERAPY (IPTL
Form of psychotherapy based on interpersonal theory that posits relations with other people constitutes the primary force that motivates human…
INTERROGATIVE
Linguistics. Sentence used to pose a question rather than make a statement, issue a command or the mood of a…
INTERVAL ESTIMATE
Likely values and the range that is estimated and a parameter for a given population. Compare point estimate
INTERVIEWER TRAINING
Training individuals and the instructional methods employed to make them effective interviewers. Group discussions may be included, role play, real…
INTRAFAMILY DYNAMICS
The relationships and the changes in them among members of the family within a period of time, influences together and…
INTRAVENOUS DRUG USAGE
A drug that is injected directly into a vein with a syringe and a needle and is a form of…
INTROSPECTION
Attempting to access one's own internal psychological processes directly, perceptions, judgements or states. Introspective ailj