AUDITORY FEEDBACK
hearing the sound of one's own voice while one is speaking, which oftentimes enables adjustments in intensity, pacing, or the…
AUTOKINETIC EFFECT
the visual illusion that a static spot of light is moving in a dark room. The has been utilized in…
AUXILIARY EGO
In psychodrama, a group member, other than the therapist, who assumes the role of a significant figure in another group…
BACKWARD CONDITIONING
refers to a procedure whereby an unconditioned stimulus is consistently presented before a neutral stimulus. This arrangement does not produce…
BASIC RESEARCH
n. a research study done purely for science and knowledge without necessarily being directed at a goal or attempting to…
BEHAVIORAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
n. the study of the endocrine system in relation to behavior. There is a relationship between how hormones are secreted…
BIOELECTRIC POTENTIAL
n. the electric potential inherently present in in the individual cells and tissues of man. This potential exists in nerves,…
BIORHYTHMS
n. periodic, naturally-occurring cycles which occur as part of a biological process or function. There are three known cycles, namely:…
BODY CONCEPT
n. the conceptual image formed about one's own body. It is the sum of all thoughts, feelings, and opinions evoked…
BRAIN LESION
n. any abnormal, damaged area of tissue detected in the brain. The abnormality is seen as spots which appear lighter…
BUZZ GROUP
n. a sub-group of a bigger class that has been subdivided in order for each member to be more actively-involved…
CASE HISTORY
n. a complete record of information containing all data about a patient's medical or psychological condition. It may cover health,…
CAUSAL INFERENCE
n. in psychology, refers to a manner of reasoning which permits an individual to see causal relationships in events and…
CONCAVEATION
noun. With regard to animal behavior, a type of sensitization in which a virgin female starts to show adequate mothering…
CONDUCTIVITY
noun. 1. the capacity of a compound to convey energy like skin, thermal, or electrical conduction. 2. the capacity of…
CONFRONTATION
an assertion or aggressive difference. 2. the activity involved in openly confronting, or being motivated or mandated to confront, a…