OPERANT BEHAVIOR
behavior which generates an impact upon the surroundings and whose probability of happening again is influenced by consequences. Operant behavior…
ORGANIZED PLAY
play which is ordered, overseen by rules, and managed or directed by another person, like a educator, group leader, or…
PASTORAL COUNSELING
a type of counseling or psychotherapy wherein knowledge and standards stemming from the disciplines of theology and the behavioral sciences…
PERCEPTUAL-MOTOR LEARNING
the acquiring of a skill which necessitates connecting the perceptual discrimination of imperative stimulants with adequate motor reactions.
PERSONALITY TRAIT
a fairly steady, reliable, and enduring interior characteristic which is inferred from a trend of actions, outlooks, feelings, and habits…
PIAGETIAN TASK
any one of a multitude of jobs cultivated by Jean Piaget to evaluate the mental skills of infants, kids, or…
DETERIORATION EFFECT
After partcipating in psychotherapy this is the adverse or negative outcome from it.
DIFFERENTIAL APTITUDE TESTS (DAT)
Tests used for educational and vocational counselling of students in grades 7 to 12.
DISENGAGEMENT THEORY
Theory that in old age we decline social interactions, have a smaller life space and lose social esteem and morale.…
EDUCABLE MENTALLY RETARDED (EMR)
Was once used to describe a person with a mild or moderate to high mental retardation who could learn to…
ENCEPHALIZATION
Transfer of cognitive functions from more primitive brain areas to cerebral centres during evolution. See evolution of the brain.
ESTABLISHING OPERATION
Any event or procedure that changes the efficacy of a stimulus as a punisher or reinforcer.
EXPECTANCY
1. Behavioural psychology. The state where an organism anticipates an event based on previous experience. 2. Cognitive psychology. Mental set…
EXTENSOR THRUST
Leg reflex caused by stimulation to the sole of the foot. See also stretch reflex.
LIFE SATISFACTION
the degree which adults (typically) find the lives they lead rich, meaningful, full or of a generally high quality. Improving…