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PROSODY

Stress, intonation or intensity in speech that pertains to a sequence of phonemes as opposed to an individual segment.

PSYCHOLOGICAL MODEL

A theory in psychology to predict outcomes and explain specific psychological processes. 2. Used to evaluate the performance of an

PYGMALION EFFECT

An effect caused by the expectations of a superior regarding the performance of their subordinates. It has been called a

READING READINESS

Developing the necessary skills and abilities for reading. Components of reading readiness include auditory and visual discrimination, cognitive ability and

REFLEX

Involuntary response, usually immutable within its circumstance. Reaction to stimuli, independent of conscious thought or effort.

REPEATED ACQUISITION

Procedure in which the first stages of learning are repeated while the sequence changes from one test period to the

RESPONSE TOPOGRAPHY

Physical attributes of a given response; may be force, duration, location, or extent. See also: topography of response.

ROLE REVERSAL

Strategy intended for treatment and instructive reasons wherein someone swaps roles with somebody else, so as to encounter different thinking

SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT TEST

Any examination which assesses a pupil's comprehension and aptitude within core subjects of education, such as history, science, mathematics, or

SELECTIVE ATTENTION

Process whereby one pays attention only to messages that address a need or interest or are consistent with the individual's

PRIMARY CIRCULAR REACTION

In Jean Piaget's theory regarding cognitive development, the primary circular reaction occurs approximately between six weeks and four months of

PROCEDURE

1. A logical sequence of actions leading to a goal. 2. The set way a study is to be structured

PROTECTIVE REFLEX

Also called protective response, protective reflex describes the reflexive withdrawal of the body or parts of the body from either

PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS TRAINING (PST)

Psychological Skills Training of PST is a program of practicing of psychological skills as they relate to athletics and performance.

QUALITATIVE EVALUATION

An evaluation yielding narratives from unstructured methods of data collection. This approach is characterized by a goal-free evaluation rather than

REAL SELF

The individual's unique wishes and emotions and the potential on their part for future growth as a being.

REFLEX INTEGRATION

Combination of two or more reflexes into an integrated, more complex whole.

REPEATED MEASURES DESIGN

Framework for research wherein specific individuals are evaluated on specific dependent variables over time, during repeated episodes.

RESTATEMENT

In a therapy situation, a therapist or counselor will repeat or rephrase a subject's own words to make certain that

ROLE SHIFT

In interactions between two people in a relationship, one party will adopt the characteristics and behavioral patterns of the second