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DIATHESIS-STRESS MODEL

Theory stating that mental and physical disorders develop from genetic or biological predisposition combined with stress.

DOUBLE BLIND

An experimental procedure where the nature of the experiment is not known. See blind. Compare single blind- triple blind.

EGO-DEFENSIVE FUNCTION OF AN ATTITUDE

The role that an attitude plays in maintaining and enhancing our self esteem.

ETHNOPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

Where issues related to ethnic and cultural variations in using and response to psychoative agents is considered.

EXPERIMENTER EXPECTANCY EFFECT

Where the experimenter expects certain results and causes errors in research.

LONG-TERM THERAPY

a therapy which lasts on a long period of time which typically consisting of multiple appointments over months instead of

MECHANISM

is an umbrella term for a variety of different meanings. In terms of processes and systems, a mechanism is a

MICROSLEEP

is the process of entering incredibly short periods of very light sleep which typically occur whilst undergoing monotonous tasks which

NAIVE PARTICIPANT

is a participant to a study which is not aware of the experimental hypothesis and who has not participated in

NYCTOPHILIA

noun. An extreme favorability for night time or the dark. Commonly referred to as noctiphilia.

OUTCOME MEASURES

evaluations of the efficacy of an intervention on the premise of gauges taken prior to, during, and following the intervention.

PAYOFF MATRIX

a table or schedule which lists the advantages and costs stemming from each potential route of action which could be

PILOT STUDY

a preemptive research project modeled to assess and change procedure in readying for a subsequent and more complex research project.

DECEPTION RESEARCH

Used in research where the participants are not told everything about the research. See active deception- double deception- passive deception.

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

1. Process of deciding which of 2 diseases are showing overlapping systems. 2. Distinction between 2 or more similar conditions

DOUBLE STANDARD

A hypocritical belief where one behaviour is admissible in one group but not in the other.

ELEVATED MOOD

Heightened mood of euphoria, well-being and elation.

ETIOLOGY

1. Cause and progression of a disease. 2. Science dealing with the causes of physical and mental disorders.

EXPERT POWER

The capacity to influence others deriving from the assumption that the influencer has superior skills. See power.

LOOKING-GLASS SELF

is a theory which attempts to explain the mechanism and reasoning behind humans consistent attempts to evaluate their own performance