FINGER LOCALIZATION TEST
the name of a 60 item test of neurophysiology in 3 parts. A finger is touched and identified, then the…
FOLLOW-UP COUNSELING
1. The steps taken by a therapist to help a client with any ongoing problems or new symptoms that may…
FORMAL DISCIPLINE
the term that is applied to the concept that some subjects, like mathematics and foreign languages need to be studied…
FRAME-OF-ORIENTATION NEED
the need of a person to develop and synthesise their major assumptions and ideas into a coherent view of the…
FREUD, SIGMUND
He pioneered psychoanalysis after studying neurology and turning to mental disorders like hysteria. He developed a method of free association…
FUNCTIONAL
1.Psychology. Denoting or referring to a disorder where normal behavior changes without an observable organic or structural cause. 2. Generally,…
FUNCTIONAL PSYCHOSIS 1
Psychotic state for which no specific neurological or other physical pathology is demonstrated. 2. Obsolete name for any severe mental…
GAME REASONING
the reasoning that governs acceptable behaviour in a sporting context. Morality is sport is lower than morality in the rest…
GENDER IDENTIFICATION
the process of identifying yourself as male or female and adopting the roles and values of that gender. See gender…
GENERAL FACTOR
A hypothetical source of differences in general ability that will represent the ability to perceive relationships and to derive conclusions…
GENERATIVITY VERSUS STAGNATION
Generativity is the goal of adulthood including procreation, creativity and fulfilling parental and social responsibility for the next generation. This…
GLABROUS SKIN
the term that is applied to the tough, thick hairless skin that is located on the soles of our feet…
GUILTY KNOWLEDGE TEST
Lie detector test where knowledge of a crime is tested. A polygraph is used and the examiner will measure the…
INTERNAL BOUNDARY
Psychoanalytic theory. The name of the boundary between ego and id. Also called inner boundary. Compare external boundary.
INTERSENSORY PERCEPTION
1. Information and the perception that is presented through modalities that are separate and an experience that is intergrated. 2.…
INTRINSIC BEHAVIOR
1. rewarding behaviour that is inherent. 2. A specific organ and a type of behaviour that is expressed through it…