EXTRANEOUS VARIABLE
is a variable which inadvertantly effects the course of an experiment, specifically the dependent variable, normally without the knowledge of…
FOLLOW-UP COUNSELING
1. The steps taken by a therapist to help a client with any ongoing problems or new symptoms that may…
GLUCURONIDATION
Name of the metabolic process where drugs and other substances are combined with glucuronic acid to form more water soluble…
INTERVENTION RESEARCH
Activities designed to measure how much better a situation is after modification that is systematic and to measure or has…
KNOWLEDGE FUNCTION OF AN ATTITUDE
A positive attitude toward a friend may assist in attributing that person's negative behaviour to situational factors rather that personal…
FOLLOW-UP STUDY
the study undertaken to see if the short term effects of a therapy will continue after a certain period of…
FUNCTIONAL
1.Psychology. Denoting or referring to a disorder where normal behavior changes without an observable organic or structural cause. 2. Generally,…
GOAL DIFFICULTY
the term that is used to describe the degree of ability, effort and time commitment needed to achieve a certain…
FACTOR METHOD
is a basic and simple term which is used to describe the method during which factors which are extracted from…
FOOD FADDISM
the dietary practice based on exaggerated and often incorrect beliefs about the effects of food or nutrition on health, particularly…
FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assessment to identify circumstances and consequences associated with a certain behaviour. Defined in measurable terms. Used to design treatments…
GOAL ORIENTATION
1. Tendency for a person to physically and mentally position themselves toward their goal. 2. Characteristic of a person tending…
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
An interviewer will ask questions from a script that they are contained in
FALSE POSITIVE
is considered the binary opposite to a false negative where in diagnostics for example, an individual may not actually have…
FORMATIVE EVALUATION
the name of the process that is concerned with helping to improve or guide the development of a program through…