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.
PSYCHOGRAPHY
A complete history and condition of mental characteristics. 2. Literally characterizing an individual using psychological theories. 3. A biography (with…
PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS TRAINING (PST)
Psychological Skills Training of PST is a program of practicing of psychological skills as they relate to athletics and performance.…
PSYCHOMETRY
Psychometry is the supposed ability to hold an object and glean facts regarding its history or important information about people…
PSYCHOONCOLOGY
The study of psychological responses to cancer. These responses are studied as to how they relate to risk, detection, course…
PSYCHOPOLITICS
A study examining the psychological impacts of how politics and political structure affect individuals under their governance. 2. The use…
PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION
Often seen in the prison system, Psychosocial rehabilitation attempts to restore normal psychological and behavior skills to individuals recovering form…
PSYCHOTIC DISORDER NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
A category in DSM-IV-TR that lists any disorders that do not meet the criteria of any recognized psychotic disorder.
PUBLIC MENTAL HOSPITAL
A hospital providing mental health services that is funded with public monies. Funding could come from a local, state or…
PULL MODEL
A theory in psychology that shows how positive expriences can draw a person to establish meaning or set goals. As…