PROBABILISTIC HYPOTHESIS
Probability Hypothesis focuses on the likelihood (probability) of an event rather than being a fool-proof predictor of an outcome
PROBLEM BOX
A test that utilizes a simple box with fastening that the test subject must learn to manipulate to either open…
PROCEDURAL RATIONALITY
Rather than rationalizing the decision, procedural rationalization shows the rationality of the process or processes that were used to arrive…
PROCESS-REACTIVE
In relation to a disease model describing schizophrenia. This model differentiates between gradual onset of symptoms (process) in which a…
PROFESSION
Any occupation that requires specialized knowledge based on guidelines and rules of conduct previously established to govern such items as…
PROGESTOGENS
Progestogens are steroids used in oral contraceptives, medications for menstrual disorders and hormone replacement therapy. They can be derived from…
PROGRESSIVE RELAXATION
A relaxation technique that trains an individual to identify tension in various muscle groups and then relaxing that tension one…
PROJECTIVE PLAY
A form of play therapy utilizing dolls and other types of toys. Children are allowed to use the toys to…
PROPAEDEUTIC
Instructions that serve as an introduction before formal instruction on the full concept begins. Also an introduction to any are…
PROSPECTIVE RESEARCH
Planned Research. That is, research planned prior to data collection. Prospective research starts in the present day and follows chosen…
PSEUDOESTHESIA
An illusion of feeling in a limb that has been amputated. Also called "phantom pain".
PSEUDOPARKINSONISM
A range of symptoms mimicking Parkinson's disease but without supporting evidence of the condition using standard diagnostics.
PSYCHAGOGY
A form of reeducation emphasizing the strong client/environment or client/societal ties.
PSYCHIC ENERGY
Theoretically, the dynamic force behind all mental functioning. This Freudian theory states that the basic sources of said energy are…
PSYCHOANALYTIC GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY
Most prominently advocated by British psychoanalyst Wilfred Bion, group psychotherapy uses fundament lay psychoanalytical methods as free association and dream…
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN
A specialty concentrating on diagnosing and assessing children with learning disabilities.