PHARMACODYNAMIC TOLERANCE
a type of drug tolerance wherein the chemistry of the brain comes to be acclimated to the existence of the…
PHRENOLOGY
noun. a theory of personality developed in the 18th and 19th centuries by an Austrian philosopher and anatomist named Johann…
DEGREES OF FREEDOM
1. Number of elements free to vary in a statistical calculation. See chi-square distribution. 2. Motor control. The joints and…
DETOUR PROBLEM
Used in problem solving by looking at indirect or circuitous solutions as the most direct solution is blocked.
DIFFERENTIATION THEORY
Theory where perceptionis understood as a filtering process that allows noise to be filtered out while learning to distinguish features…
DISCRETIONARY TASK
An unstructured task solved at discretion of the group or its leader using a variety of procedures. See additive task-…
DIZYGOTIC TWINS (DZ TWINS)
Twins that have developed from two separate and eggs fertilised by separate sperm. Also called fraternal twins.See twin studies.
DREAM ANALYSIS
Interpretation of dream content to reveal any underlying motivations, symbolic meanings or representations. Also called dream interpretation.
DUSKY STANDARD
The defendent's competency to stand trial is related to the ability to understand the criminal procedings and to reasonably assist…
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology dealing with methods of learning and addresses a variety of psychological problems.
EGO TRANSCENDENCE
The feeling that we are beyond concern with the self and able to perceive reality with less egocentric bias ans…
ELEMENTARISM
1. Scientific theory. Used to explain a complex thing by breaking it down to simple, elemental units. 2. Belief that…
ENDOPSYCHIC STRUCTURE
The internal structure of the mind combining the ego, id and superego. See structural model.