PSYCHOKINESIS (PK)
The supposed ability of some psychics to move objects or alter them in some way from a distance. That is…
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…
PUBLIC RESIDENTIAL FACILITY
A residential facility operated, staffed and financed by the government. Usually referring to a larger institution such as a State…
PULMONARY EMBOLISM
A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot obstructs a pulmonary artery and a loss of blood flow to lung…
PURPOSIVE ACCIDENT
Also referred to as an intentional accident, an act that at first appears accidental but has an underlying purposeful deliberation.…
PRESPEECH DEVELOPMENT
Development of speech is dependent upon a child's earliest experiences.
PRIMAL THERAPY
Developed by U.S psychologist Arthur Janov, Primal therapy is a therapy that encourages clients to release their feelings and emotions…
PRIMARY CONTROL
A conscious effort by an individual to gain a sense of control around their surroundings. It is their attempt to…
PRIMARY IDENTIFICATION
A theory in Psychoanalysis addressing the initial and fundamental for of identification. The theory is that primary identification occurs during…
PRIMARY QUALITY
English Philosopher John Locke's philosophy that states the quality of an object is a result of physical property; weight, motion…