PERSPECTIVE THEORY
a theory proposing that self-reports of outlooks on rating scales rely on the content and position of an individual
PHILOSOPHICAL PSYCHOLOGY
the department of psychology which analyzes the philosophical dilemmas pertaining to the discipline and the philosophical presumptions which underlie its…
PIAGETIAN THEORY OF INTELLIGENCE
the theory of cognitive development posited by Jean Piaget, in accordance with intelligence that cultivates during four major phases: (i)…
DEDUCTIVE REASONING
Logical reasoning where the conclusion follows a set of premises. See logic- top-down analysis.
DEVELOPMENTAL SYSTEMS APPROACH
A view saying that development results from bi-directional interaction between biological and experiential variables.
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
1. Process of deciding which of 2 diseases are showing overlapping systems. 2. Distinction between 2 or more similar conditions…
DISCONTINUITY EFFECT
The increase of competitiveness of intergroup interactions compared to the individual interactions.
DISEQUILIBRIUM
1. Loss of physical balance. 2. An emotional imbalance. 3. State of tension between cognitive processes. See equilibriation- disesthesia.
DISTURBANCE OF ASSOCIATION
Interrupting a logical chain of accepted thought giving rise to confused and haphazard thinking. See also schizophrenic thinking- thought disorder.
DOSE-RESPONSE RELATIONSHIP
The relationship between the drug and its efficacy to target the organ or symptom.
DUAL PROCESS THEORY
1. A theory that response to stimuli allows control of behaviour in 2 stages. 2. Memoery theory. Operation of 2…
DYSARTHRIA
Dysarthria is a motor disorder of speech caused by a cerebellar stroke weakening the muscles of the mouth, face and…
ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
Community psychology. Where a social entity is viewed in terms of the relationship between people, roles, orgaisations, events, resources and…
EGO FUNCTIONS
Psychoanalytical theory. The variouis functions of the ego including self awareness, problem solving, controlling motor functions, memeory etc.
ELABORATION-LIKELIHOOD MODEL (ELM)
Theory of persuasion where an attitude change occurs on a continuum of elaboration and thus may result in little scrutiny…
EMERGENT LEADER
The person who naturally becomes the leader of the group. See leadership emergence.