PROPAGANDA
A social control method designed to either reinforce or alter an existing opinion of the general public. The highly biased…
PROPOXYPHENE
Propoxyphene is a synthetic opoioid. In relation to codeine, approximately half as effective in pain control. Usually formulated with an…
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 FACTORS
The opposite of organic factors, functional factors contribute to the development of personality, maintain health and well-being and the structure…
PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST
A test designed to measure attributes useful to psychologists. These data points include scores for mechanical aptitude, abstract thinking, reasoning…
PSYCHOMOTILITY
A movement or habit controlled by a mental process; for example, a tic, trembling or limping. Such symptoms may be…
PSYCHOPATHIA SEXUALIS
Richard Krafft-Ebing's name for sexual deviancy. Also the name of his 1886 book on the subject.
PSYCHOSCIENCE
A science dealing with mind, function and behavior. Also a science dealing with mental diseases and disorders and their treatment.
PSYCHOSOCIAL THERAPY
Therapy developed to address interpersonal aspects as they relate to possible problem situations. This therapy is designed to help a…