MOVING-WINDOW TECHNIQUE
is an experimental technique where the majority of words are covered, leaving a small number of them available to view…
NATURAL SELECTION
is the theory that over generations, individuals within a population who are either not suited to their environment or have…
NEPIOPHILIA
describes a strong desire or feeling of sexual arousal by infants, a strand of paedophilia.
NURTURANCE
noun. 1. the supervision of affectionate focus, safeguarding and encouragement to others. 2. the need or propensity to render such…
OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE
a dimension of the big five personality model and the five-factor personality model which references single variants in the propensity…
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECT
a lasting impact of hormonal action generally happening in fetal growth or the formative postnatal time which leads to lasting…
PASSIVE DECEPTION
the withholding of specific data from research-engaged parties, like not making them aware of the entire details of the study.…
PERCEPTUAL FIELD
with regard to gestalt psychology, the entirety of the surroundings which someone understands at a specific time- that being, all…
PERSONALITY STRUCTURE
the ordering of the personality with regard to its basic elements and their union with one another. Structural theories are…
PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS
the lowest level of Maslow's motivational hierarchy of needs, consisting of water, sleep, air, food, and other survival-based needs.
DETACHMENT
1. Feeling of emotional freedom coming from a lack of involvement. 2. Objectivity to consider a problem on its merits.…
DIATHESIS-STRESS MODEL
Theory stating that mental and physical disorders develop from genetic or biological predisposition combined with stress.
DISCUSSION METHOD
A method of teaching where teacher and students actively partake in the learning process.
DRUG EDUCATION
The way to inform people about the various effects of chemical agents on the body.
ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS THEORY
An evolving body of theory and research about the processes and conditions governing the course of human development
EMPOWERMENT
1. Promoting skills, knowledge and the confidence needed to take control of your life. 2. Delegation of increased power making…
ESCAPE FROM REALITY
Defense action by using fantasy to avoid conflicts and problems. See flight from reality.