PSYCHIC ENERGIZER
A powerful CNS medication, a psychic energizer (the term has fallen out of use) has antidepressant qualities.
PSYCHOANALYST
A specially trained therapist who utilizes Freudian theories and practices to treat mental disorders. In the U.S., psychoanalytically training begins…
PSYCHODYNAMICS
A system or view that emphasizes and examines development, change and interaction of mental and emotional, conscious and unconscious forces…
PSYCHOGRAPHICS
An extensive demographic survey looking at values, activities, opinions and interests of populations of an audience or potential audience used…
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS TRAINING (PST)
Psychological Skills Training of PST is a program of practicing of psychological skills as they relate to athletics and performance.…
PSYCHOMETRY
Psychometry is the supposed ability to hold an object and glean facts regarding its history or important information about people…
PSYCHOONCOLOGY
The study of psychological responses to cancer. These responses are studied as to how they relate to risk, detection, course…
PSYCHOPOLITICS
A study examining the psychological impacts of how politics and political structure affect individuals under their governance. 2. The use…
PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION
Often seen in the prison system, Psychosocial rehabilitation attempts to restore normal psychological and behavior skills to individuals recovering form…
PSYCHOTIC DISORDER NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
A category in DSM-IV-TR that lists any disorders that do not meet the criteria of any recognized psychotic disorder.
PUBLIC MENTAL HOSPITAL
A hospital providing mental health services that is funded with public monies. Funding could come from a local, state or…
PULL MODEL
A theory in psychology that shows how positive expriences can draw a person to establish meaning or set goals. As…
PUPPETRY THERAPY
A form of therapy that utilizes puppets for projection during play. Usually used in children to enable them to exoress…
PURPOSEFUL BEHAVIOR
Behavior that has a particular and recognized goal in mind. The behavior that will aid in achieving that goal.
PYGMALION EFFECT
An effect caused by the expectations of a superior regarding the performance of their subordinates. It has been called a…
PRESENTING SYMPTOM
A presenting symptom is the symptom described by a subject when explaining their reason for wanting treatment.
PREVENTIVE CARE
Proactive strategies for care designed to prevent a disease's impact on a group of subjects. Examples being routine exams, immunizations…
PRIMAL FATHER
The Primal Father refers to a mythical leader slain by either his own sons or other young males. The Primal…