PROCESS CONSULTATION
Used to evaluate work groups and their effectiveness. This is done by observation by a consultant who supplies feedback on…
PROCRUSTES ROTATION
The linear transformation of points in a matrix that makes them conform to the points in a target matrix. The…
PROFESSIONAL MANAGER
A professional manager occupies a managerial position with an organization and is set apart from other managers by being given…
PROGRAM EVALUATION
Program evaluation is the application of social research tools that contribute to decisions on installation, continuation, expansion, certification or modification…
PROGRESSIVE-INTERVAL SCHEDULE
A schedule of reinforcement where the presentation of reinforcement is dependent on the first response occurring after a fixed period…
PROPRIETARY DRUG
Any patented drug or compound used for medicinal purpose. The proprietary drug may be a formulation that contains generic compounds…
PROSTHESIS
An artificial and usually manufactured replacement for a missing body part. Examples are artificial limbs, joints and even heart valves.
PSEUDOHERMAPHRODITISM
Congenitally, an abnormality in which the gonads (ovaries or testicles) are of one sex, but contradictions exist with the criteria…
PSEUDORETARDATION
A mildly retarded intellectual development caused by psychological or society conditions than any recognized congenital values.
PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY
A strategy of using psychedelic drugs to treat various psychological disorders. Used in the 1950's and 60's and in conjunction…
PSYCHIC PAIN
An intolerable level of pain brought on by psychological suffering beyond the tolerance of the sufferer. There is no indication…
PSYCHOBIOLOGICAL FACTORS
The biological, psychological and sociological determinants of personality and behavior used to formulate a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to psychology.
PSYCHOGENESIS
The origin and subsequent development of behavior, personality and processes concerned with mental and psychic action. 2. The first instance…
PSYCHOLINGUISTICS
The use of formal language modes to delve into the use of language and its accompanying cognitive processes. Noam Chomsky…
PSYCHOLOGICAL FIELD
The psychological field refers to the life space or environment in which an individual exists and functions.