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.
EROTIC PARANOIA
A disorder where a person has erotic delusions. See erotomanic depusional disorder- delusional disorder.
EXECUTIVE CONTROL STRUCTURES
The mental structures used in problem solving that represent the problem situation, task objectives and strategies for solving the problem.
EXPECTANCY
1. Behavioural psychology. The state where an organism anticipates an event based on previous experience. 2. Cognitive psychology. Mental set…
LEARNING MODEL
a model which attempts to explain human development and behaviour which highlights the potential influence of any environmental factors on…
LETTER-NUMBER SEQUENCING
a subtest which forms a base on the wechsier adult intelligence scale where participants are required to sequence (to their…