Neurology

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SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDE

Mental outlook distinguished by an impartial and unbiased method and the application of empirical approaches in the quest for understanding.

SECONDARY DRIVE

Impetus not related to a biological need. Learned impetus which is advanced due to correlation with the primary drive. Also

SELECTION TEST

Physiological or psychological evaluation that measures an individual's appropriateness for a job. These kinds of assessments are generally employed to

PRIMARY APPRAISAL

As proposed by U.S. psychologist Richard S. Lazarus, primary appraisal evaluates the relevance of an incident to a person's goals,

PRINCIPLE OF CONSTANCY

Psychoanalytically, a theory that states that all mental processes have a tendency toward equilibrium and stability. This is also referred

PROCEDURE

1. A logical sequence of actions leading to a goal. 2. The set way a study is to be structured

PROMPTING

A term used in psychotherapy, prompting is using suggestion or hints by the therapist to encourage discussion by the client

PRUNING

The loss of neurons and their connections that are either unnecessary or not used. This effect is seen most particularly

PSYCHOCHEMISTRY

The science that examines the relationship between chemicals, behavior and psychological processes. It is the study of chemical influence on

PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST

A test designed to measure attributes useful to psychologists. These data points include scores for mechanical aptitude, abstract thinking, reasoning

PSYCHOSOCIAL STRESSOR

A major life influencing event that leads to intense stress so profound that it can contribute to the development or

QUASI NEED

Based in social psychology, a quasi-need is a need based on intent or purpose and not on a deficit of

RATING SCALE

A scale used to assign scores to subjects or objects in a test.

READINESS TEST

A testing technique with the intent of predicting how well an individual is prepared to benefit from instruction in a

RECEPTIVE VOCABULARY

A person's vocabulary defined by words he or she can understand, identify and process. It may be more extensive than

RECURRENT DEPRESSION

An extreme depressive malady in which two or more major bouts of depression have occurred.

REFRAMING

Developing a new conceptual or emotional outlook relating to situations experienced, and putting it into another frame which follows the

RELEASE THEORY OF HUMOR

A theory positing that individuals can laugh to release built-up psychic energy.

REPLICATION

One of the main tenets of the scientific method; repeating an experiment to ensure that the results can be attained

RESPONSE

Any clearly defined, measurable physical reaction to a stimulus.