PROTAGONIST
A protagonist is the lead character in a drama. In a psychodrama, the lead character in role play.
PROTOPATHIC
Relating to primary or primitive sensitivity particularly sensitivity of the skin
PSEUDOANGINA
Pseudo angina mirrors the symptoms of Angina Pectoris (an indicator of a cardiac condition) but has no underlying medical evidence…
PSEUDOINSOMNIA
A condition reported by a subject who thinks they are not sleeping properly, but who actually get a healthy amount…
PSEUDOTRISOMY 18
A congenital disorder with symptoms mirroring trisomy 18 with no substantiation of chromosome-18 trisomy. All affected subjects have evidence of…
PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
An institution, either public or private that provides diagnosis and treatment for mental disorders for inpatients.
PSYCHOCUTANEOUS DISORDER
A skin condition that may have a psychological origin or may be aggravated by psychological factors. In some cases an…
PSYCHOGENIC DISORDER
A disorder that examination has shown has no identifiable medical cause and is believed to be psychologically related.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ATOMISM
A school of thought in psychology that the content of mind can be distilled down to discrete and independent units…
PSYCHOLOGICAL MODEL
A theory in psychology to predict outcomes and explain specific psychological processes. 2. Used to evaluate the performance of an…
PSYCHOLOGIST
A professionally trained doctor in psychology. Successfully trained psychologists have a doctorate in philosophy (PhD), psychology (PsyD) or education (EdD).…
PSYCHOMOTOR RETARDATION
A general slowing of mental and physical activity including speech, thinking and movements. It is a common symptom of depression.…
PSYCHOPHARMACOTHERAPY
The study and use of pharmacological agents in mental disorders. For example, depression is treated with the administration of anti-depressants.…
PSYCHOSEXUAL TRAUMA
A traumatic sexual experienced, experienced in younger life, that has a profound effect on current sexual dysfunction with concurrent emotional…
PSYCHOTECHNICS
Applying psychological principles in a practical way to economics, sociology, business and other disciplines. 2. Using psychological principles to alter…
PUBLIC-SPEAKING ANXIETY
Generally regarded as a form of social phobia, public-speaking anxiety is the fear that appearing before the public while giving…