TRUE SCORE
with regard to classical test theory, the portion of a gauge or score which depicts the actual quantity of the…
TECHNICAL ECLECTICISM
with regard to integrative psychotherapy, the utilization of methods from many different theoretical contexts to manage the involved problems a…
TRANSACTION
noun. 1. any interaction between the person and the social or physical surroundings, particularly during involvement between at least two…
TWILIGHT STATE
a state of clouded awareness wherein the person is transiently not aware of their current environment, experiences fleeting auditory or…
VERBAL CONDITIONING
the conditioning of a verbal reaction via reinforcement, generally rendered in the form of reward or positive attention. The experiment…
PROBLEMS IN LIVING
Those concrete and identifiable problems patients with chronic mental conditions face in daily life. These could include problems keeping a…
PSYCHOSOCIAL THERAPY
Therapy developed to address interpersonal aspects as they relate to possible problem situations. This therapy is designed to help a…
RECIPROCAL ROLES
Behavior patterns shown by those in a particular position in a group in response to others' patterns of behavior in…
RELATIVE SENSITIVITY
Ability to determine differences in stimulus intensity or quality where one stimulus is measured relative to another. Reduction of sensitivity…
RESPONSE SET
Inclination to provide answers to queries in a methodical way, regardless of the content of the question. See also: response…
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
Beliefs concerning the qualities, behaviors, and characteristics suitable to a specific role; could be conveyed to the role's holder by…
SCAPEGOATING
Practice wherein an undeserving party is singled out for unmerited negative treatment, generally by someone or something more powerful than…
PSYCHIATRIST
A highly trained physician who holds a specialty in diagnosing, treating and study of mental disorders. Training (in the United…
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS
The opposite of organic factors, functional factors contribute to the development of personality, maintain health and well-being and the structure…