AUBERT PHENOMENON
the illusion that occurs when a vertical line appears to tilt in the opposing direction from the direction the head…
CARE-AND-PROTECTION PROCEEDINGS
n. an intervention initiated by the court in behalf of a child's best interest in terms of health, education, and…
BALINT'S SYNDROME
is the name for a disorder, resulting from lesions in the parieto-occipital portion of the brain, which causes optic ataxia,…
CARETAKING BEHAVIOR
n. the behavior exhibited by parents as well as alloparents (caretakers) in relation to the needs of their wards or…
ADJUNCTIVE THERAPY
any number of additional interventions utilized at the same time as a main intervention to supercharge treatment efficacy. For instance,…
CARPENTER'S SYNDROME
n. an autosomal recessive disorder which is characterized by a pointed, tower-shaped skull, fused digits, and obesity. A person may…
AFFECTIVITY
the level of someone's reaction or vulnerability to sentimental stimulants. Assessment is a highly imperative part of psychological evaluation- the…
BARANY TEST
n. a test used for detecting diseases related to the function of the semi-circular canals in the inner ear. Devised…
CONFIDENTIALITY
noun. A standard of professional values necessitating suppliers of mental or medical healthcare to constrain the revealing of a person's…
ALBRIGHT'S DISEASE
launched by Fuller Albright, an American physician, a disease brought about for problems to do with the pituitary gland and…
BATTERED-CHILD SYNDROME
n. a combination of physical injuries and post traumatic conditions in a child as a result of repeated, intentional physical…
AMBULATORY CARE
healthcare or mental help offered to people on an outpatient, non-emergency basis. This kind of help might consist of inspection,…
BECKWITH-WIEDEMANN SYNDROME
n. an overgrowth-related disorder which stems from a problem with insulin growth factor 2. In line with gene encoding, this…
ANDRADE'S SYNDROME
a name for a group of amyloidic conditions characterized by sensory problems, early menopause, impotence, and overall flaccid paralysis. Other…
BOARDING-OUT SYSTEM
n. in mental healthcare, refers to a system in which patients with psychotic conditions are placed under the care of…