PSYCHODYNAMIC THEORY
Various theories regarding human functioning. Such theories are underpinned by the interplay of drives and internal forces of the subject.…
PSYCHOGENIC VERTIGO
A perceived imbalance in standing or sitting. The feeling is illusory and cannot be explained by any neurological or medical…
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTANCE
Psychological distance refers to the extent that an individual has removed themselves from involvement with others.
PSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION
Following an accident or injury that causes a physical impairment, psychological rehabilitation describes the restoration or reinforcement of an effective…
PSYCHOMETRIC THEORIES OF INTELLIGENCE
Theories of intelligence arrived at after examination and absorption of test results. These tests vary but could include verbal analogies…
PSYCHONOMICS
The science of the governing laws of the mind. Also the science of environmental factors influencing development.
PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
The utilization of data from EEG, EKG, EMG and EOG measurements for the inference of psychological processes and emotions.
PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS
Social, cultural and environmental influences that affect an individual's or group's mental health and behavior. These may include social situations,…
PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACH
A concerted effort on the part of a community to ensure and enhance to opportunity for a healthy lifestyle for…
PUERPERIUM
The period between the end of labor and the return of the uterus to a normal condition.
PUZZLE BOX
A puzzle box is used in research and consists of a box with a latch or latches that a test…
PRESENTING
Animal behavior characterized by a female exposing her posterior to a male to facilitate mating.
PREVENTION RESEARCH
Research with the intent of a reduction of possible pathology, particularly in populations with a certain predisposition to that pathology,…
PRIMAL FANTASY
Theoretically, the many and varied fantasies children use to explain to themselves about sexual experience while too young to have…
PRIMARY CARETAKER STANDARD
Utilized in child custody disputes, the primary caretaker standard evaluates each parent and generally awards custody to that parent that…
PRIMARY GROUP
An individual's small group of friends or acquaintances that help foster and maintain their attitudes, social mores and values.