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PROBLEM SPACE

The problem space is a set of all possible and logical steps to take to arrive at the solution to

PROCESS EXPERIENTIAL PSYCHOTHERAPY

Proposed by Canadian psychologist Leslie Greenberg, Process Experiential Psychotherapy focuses on the moment-to-moment experiences of the client in an attempt

PRODROMAL SYNDROME

A syndrome characterized by traits the may predispose an individual to develop a psychological or neurological disorder.

PROFESSIONAL-APTITUDE TEST

A professional aptitude test is used in such fields as psychology, law, nursing, medicine and others to select candidates for

PROGRAM IMPACT

Once a program has been designed to produce a specific type of good or service, the program impact looks at

PROGRESSIVE-RATIO SCHEDULE

A schedule of reinforcement in which a reinforcer is only presented upon the completion of a set number of responses.

PROLOG

PROLOG is a computer language. It's name comes from the first three letters of "programming" and "logic". The language is

PROPHASE

The first stage of cell division where chromosomes shorten, thicken and the divide along their lengths.

PROPRIOCEPTION

Also called proprioceptive sense, proprioception is the sense of body movement and position. This sense come from stimulation of proproceptors

PROSTIGMIN

One of the trade names for neostigmine, a drug used to improve muscle tone in patients suffering from the muscle

PROTOCOL ANALYSIS

A method that calls for subjects to think out loud during the performance of a task. Written transcripts are then

PROXEMICS

The study of interpersonal spatial behavior. Concerned with territoriality, it also looks at interpersonal distance, crowding and other aspects of

PSEUDO- PSYCHOLOGICAL

Pseudo-psychological describes a practice or discipline that purports to be based In in real psychology but usually cannot stand up

PSEUDOHYPOPARATHYROIDISM

A condition resembling parathyrod hormone deficiency, but fails to respond to standard parathyroid treatment.

PSEUDOSCOPE

An optical device designed to create illusions in the visual field. One of the common uses is to transpose images

PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS

The diagnosis of a single or combination of mental disorders.

PSYCHIC REALITY

A reality internalized and based on fantasy, wish, fear, memories and anticipation. The psychic reality is internal, whereas external reality

PSYCHOCHEMISTRY

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

PSYCHOGENIC

Having to do with psychological, emotional or mental factors. This in opposition to organic causes.

PSYCHOLOGICAL ANAPHYLAXIS

In psychology, a hypersensitive reaction to an event or stimuli brought about from a previous traumatic event. Exposure to events