NONZERO-SUM GAME
with regard to game theory, a scenario wherein the rewards and costs experienced by all players don't reach equilibrium. In…
NUCLEAR FAMILY
a family unit consisting of two parents and their reliant kids (adopted or biological). With several varied changes, it has…
NULL FINDING
the outcome of an experiment implying that there is no union, or no relevant or great union, between variants. Commonly…
NURTURANCE
noun. 1. the supervision of affectionate focus, safeguarding and encouragement to others. 2. the need or propensity to render such…
NAGLIERI NONVERBAL ABILITY TEST (NNAT)
is test used to examiner nonverbal reasons and problem solving skills in children from the age of kindergarten through to…
NARCISSISTIC OBJECT CHOICE
is the selection of a mate or partner who is highly similar ot oneself.
NASA TASK LOAD INDEX (NASA TLX)
is a test which allows researchers to subjectively judge the level of workload which operatives undergo whilst working in a…
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS
is the largest credentialing organization for psychologists in the United States. Founded in 1974, the National Register was created to…
NATURAL GROUP
describes any group which is formed through natural social processes which are typical of the society in which the group…
NATURALISTIC OBSERVATION
usually employs an observational method where a research study is conducted primarily in the field without the control of the…
NECK-EYE REFLEX
is a reflex movement which ensures that the eyes (if fixated) remain, as far as possible focussed on the object…
NEED REDUCTION
is typically a conditioned response where a desire or need is decreased, from absolute, down.
NEGATIVE CONDITIONED STIMULUS
describes the presentation of a stimulus, in the context of conditioned stimulus -- unconditioned stimulus pairs, is not then followed…
NEGATIVE SELF-TALK
is the expression of thoughts or feelings which are counter-productive and have the effect of demotivating oneself.
NELSON-DENNY READING TEST
is now in its 5th edition of being published and was first created by M. J. Nelson (1894 - 1970)…
NEPHROGENIC DIABETES INSIPIDUS
is the resulting condition when the kidneys are incapable of producing the concentration of urea in the nephrons due to…
NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
concerns the bringing on of an emotional illness or mental illness which significantly disrupts an individuals ability to cope.