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PSYCHIATRIC CLASSIFICATION

The recognized grouping of mental disorders into diagnostic categories. The grouping is catalogued in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of

PSYCHIC PARALYSIS OF VISUAL IDEATION

A number of visual problems characterized by difficulty in comprehending spatial localization or tracking of a moving object. It is

PSYCHOBIOLOGY

The idea in the mental health profession that an individual client must be viewed in a holistic light in which

PSYCHOGENETICS

The study of a genetic tie to psychological attributes.

PSYCHOLOGICAL AESTHETICS

A study in psychology examining the psychological influence of art forms and other factors present in paintings, music, photos, architecture

PSYCHOLOGICAL KIDNAPPING

The act of denying on the free use of their personality. Psychological kidnapping is generally the expression used to describe

PSYCHOLOGICAL UNIVERSAL

Any of the psychological features recognized across diverse cultures. That is, psychological features that are "universal". They are broken down

PSYCHOMOTOR DISORDER

A disruption in psychological control of movement. Also, a disorder of movement brought on by psychological factors such as stress,

PSYCHOPATHY

At one time, a term to describe any disorder of mental disease in psychology. It was used to describe a

PSYCHOSEXUAL DISORDERS

As defined in DSM-III, these are a group of disorders stemming from psychological factors as opposed to organic. These disorders

PSYCHOSOMATIC MEDICINE

A field of study that recognizes the importance of psychological aspects in the cause and treatment of diseases.

PSYCHOTOMIMETIC

Describing a substance tending to induce hallucination, delusion or like symptoms of psychosis. 2. A class of drugs used in

PUBLIC TERRITORY

A social psychology term for a public space temporarily in use by an individual or group. For instance, the area

PUNCTATE

As relating to spots or points. Punctate stimuli are stimuli applied to discreet points on the skin.

PURE TONE

Composed of a sinusoidal wave, pure tone has only one frequency.

PURPOSIVE SAMPLING

Knowingly sampling from a sub-population that shares the same characteristics as the population as a whole.

PYRAMID

In physiology, an area on the front of the medulla oblongata (pyramid shaped) where fibers or motor neurons cross from

PRESSURE

Real or perceived serious demands imposed on one person by another individual or group.

PRETERNATURAL

Preternatural phenomena are of a nature that they cannot be readily described and understood using the currently understood natural laws

PRIAPISM

In males, a penile erection that occurs whether or not in a sexual context. It also describes an erection lasting