WITHIN-GROUP VARIANCE
the variance among identically remedied people in the same group or populace. Commonly referred to as intraclass variance.
THURSTONE ATTITUDE SCALES
a direct attitude measure which consists of generating a large group of statements modeled to show ranging degrees of negativity…
UNCONTROLLED VARIABLE
a variant which isn't controlled or gauged by the investigator during an experiment or analysis.
TIME SAMPLING
the procedure of attaining observations over a period of time. The procedure might comprise set time periods or varied time…
UTILIZATION REVIEW (UR)
an official review of the need and quality of services rendered inside a hospital or clinic or via an individual…
PRIMARY REINFORCEMENT
Also referred to as unconditioned reinforcement, primary reinforcement is the process by which presentation of a stimulus following a response…
PSEUDOPSYCHOLOGY
A fraudulent or unscientific approach to psychology, for example Phrenology or palmistry
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
The scientific study of mental disorder(s). The field covers the theory, research, diagnosis and treatment of psychological diseases. It is…
REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGY
Branch of psychology specializing in applying psychological understanding to chronic or disabling heath issues. Promotes prevention and treatment of such…
RESEARCH QUESTION
Methodological point of departure for scholarly research in either the natural sciences or the humanities.
ROLE SHIFT
In interactions between two people in a relationship, one party will adopt the characteristics and behavioral patterns of the second…
PRINCIPAL COMPONENT ANALYSIS
Statistically, a technique that completely reproduces an interrelationship amongst many correlated variables with a smaller number of "principle components" that…
PSYCHOPHARMACOTHERAPY
The study and use of pharmacological agents in mental disorders. For example, depression is treated with the administration of anti-depressants.…
REINFORCEMENT
The act of strengthening a conditioned response; experimental introduction involving conditioned and unconditioned stimuli to achieve a specific response. A…
RESERVE CAPACITY
Discrepancy between a subject's maximal ability to perform a given psychological exercise and the actual performance of that exercise.
ROMANTIC LOVE
Love relationship wherein intimate affection and passionate fervor are key components. While the adored party is commonly appreciated and frequently…