OVERJUSTIFICATION EFFECT
a paradoxical effect wherein praising an individual for their performance can generate lower, instead of higher, strife and achievement. It…
OVERSIMPLIFICATION
noun. a depiction or description of something which excludes known vital components, making it seem to be less complex than…
OBJECT LANGUAGE
a form of computer programming language which enhances data instead of procedures. In contrast with imperative languages, with systems which…
OBJECTIVE INDICATOR
a marker or other gauging of a being, state, feeling, or action which is free of subjective bias, meaning that,…
OCCUPATIONAL STATUS
the amount of esteem attributed to members of a profession by a culture. Professions which are seen positively are high-status…
OCULOCEREBRAL-HYPOPIGMENTATION SYNDROME
a genetic disorder characterized by eye anomalies, lack of hair and skin pigmentation, cognitive impairment, and spasticity. The cases examined…
ON-CENTER BIPOLAR CELL
a retinal bipolar cell which is aroused by light in the core of its recep tive region but is hindered…
ONE-WAY DESIGN
an experimental model wherein the sets being compared range along a sole dimension. Commonly referred to as sole-factor design.
ONTOLOGICAL CONFRONTATION
the precise and immediate knowledge of individual mortality which can arise whenever a person's regular defenses toward death awareness are…
OPEN SOCIETY
a type of cultural establishment marked by respect for human rights, freedom to express differing opinions, elective political structures, and…
OPEN-OFFICE DESIGN
a form of office design comprising a big region with very minimal dividers between work areas. A premium is placed…