PROSPECTIVE SAMPLING
This sampling method chooses subjects after they have been exposed to a risk factor. The subjects are then followed to…
PROTEIN METABOLISM
The manufacture and breakdown of proteins. Proteins are broken down into amino acids as part of the basic turnover of…
PROUST PHENOMENON
Named for French writer Marcel Proust, the Proust phenomenon is the sudden occurrence of a powerful memory. The memory is…
PSEUDOGIFTEDNESS
An apparent skill in a child not associated with innate talent or ability, but from the child's mimicking others. The…
PSEUDOPHONE
A pseudo phone is a device that studies the location of sound. It's main feature is to divert sound waves…
PSYCHASTHENIA
At one time a term for any of the anxiety disorders. It's use has been greatly reduced.
PSYCHIC HEALING
Psychic Healing is the treatment of mental and/or physical maladies by spiritual means such as crystals.
PSYCHOANALYTIC PLAY TECHNIQUE
Melanie Klein developed psychoanalytic play technique in the 1920's. It is a child analytical method in which children's play activity…
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS
psycho educational problems are problems encountered by youth in the education process serious enough to cause significant emotional or psychological…
PSYCHOHISTORY
Utilizing psychoanalytical theory to examine the events, movements of important figures in history. It is looking at the facts through…
PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION
The use of interviews, behavioral observation and testing to evaluate personality, abilities, interests and functioning in a subject. Examination may…
PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS
Statistical data and methods used in psychology or behavioral sciences.
PSYCHOMIMIC SYNDROME
A syndrome in which a subject will develop symptoms of an illness that claimed the life of another. The subject's…
PSYCHORRHEA
Symptomatic of disorganized schizophrenia, an incomprehensible theory of philosophy.
PSYCHOSOCIAL STRESSOR
A major life influencing event that leads to intense stress so profound that it can contribute to the development or…
PSYCHOTIC EPISODE
A period of showing psychotic symptoms, also possibly present during a major depressive episode.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
A service provided by a public relations firm. Generally it is used to improve, enhance and maintain a good public…
PULL-OUT PROGRAM
A program or plan in education where a student is removed from the normal class setting for a period during…