VALUE-EXPRESSIVE FUNCTION OF AN ATTITUDE
the role one's outlook can play in the demonstration of core values. An individual may take on a positive outlook…
TENSION REDUCTION
relief of emotions of tension. A multitude of methods might be utilized for this reason.
VARIABLE STIMULUS
any one of a group of experimental stimulants which are to be compared to a constant stimulant, step-by-step.
TERMINAL INSOMNIA
a type of insomnia wherein the person continually wakes up extremely early, feeling unrefreshed, and cannot fall back asleep. It…
TERTIARY PREVENTION
intervention and remediation for people or groups with previously identified psychological or physical conditions, disorders, or sicknesses. Tertiary interventions are…
TRANSACTION
noun. 1. any interaction between the person and the social or physical surroundings, particularly during involvement between at least two…
VARIED MAPPING
during a search task, a condition wherein target and distractor stimulus alter roles at random during the course of an…
TRANSIENCE
noun. impermanence which indicates ending and might elicit anticipation of loss. With regard to classical psychoanalytic theory, the idea that…
TEST SOPHISTICATION
familiarity with a specific test or kind of test, that may impact the score achieved on future tests.
TRANSITIONAL PROBABILITY
the likelihood of progressing from one state or condition to another state or condition.
VERBAL CONDITIONING
the conditioning of a verbal reaction via reinforcement, generally rendered in the form of reward or positive attention. The experiment…
VERIFICATION
noun. the procedure of mandating the truth or correctness of something, specifically the utilization of unbiased, empirical information to challenge…