OPERANT BEHAVIOR
behavior which generates an impact upon the surroundings and whose probability of happening again is influenced by consequences. Operant behavior…
ORESTES COMPLEX
with regard to classical Freudian psychoanalysis, a son's repressed urge to murder his mother, that might result in the physical…
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
a multidimensional structure characterizing the level of achievement attained by an establishment. In accordance with the goal-attainment model, efficacy is…
OVERSTAFFING
noun. a scenario wherein management believes that more individuals than required are being hired by an establishment or one of…
PARALLEL PROCESSING
data processing wherein at least two chains of functions are carried out at the same time by independent processors. An…
PASSIONATE LOVE
a form of love wherein carnal passion and a high level of emotional arousal are major factors- in addition to…
PEER REVIEW
the assessment of scientific or academic piece, like research or written pieces turned into journals for publishing, by other skilled…
PERCEPTUAL DISTURBANCE
a disorder of comprehension, like (i) identifying letters but not terms, (ii) incapacity to determine direction or size, (iii) confusing…
PERMISSIVENESS WITH AFFECTION
a societal principle which approves premarital intercourse for both males and females, as long as the pairs have a steady,…
PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING
an individual planning procedure which centers upon individual's gifts, talents, inclinations, and achievements. In the case of an individual with…
PHENOMENOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
an approach to psychology wherein cognitive encounters are depicted and examined without theoretical presuppositions or assumption as to their causes…
PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRELATE
an correlation between a behavioral measure and a physiological measure. The presence of such might imply a causal relation, but…
DECLARATIVE MEMORY
Memory that can be recalled in response to remember. Also called declarative knowledge. See explicit memory. Compare non-declarative memory- procedural…
DEINDIVIDUATION
An experiential state with a loss of awareness, changed perceptions and atypical behaviour.
DEPENDENCY-SUPPORT SCRIPT
The stragey where care givers consistently meet the needs of an older adult who is receiving care.