REFRACTION
Light or sound wavelengths passing from one medium to another are bent, affecting the way they are perceived.
REGRESSION DIAGNOSTICS
Set of procedures used to assess the validity of a regression analysis model.
RELAPSE-PREVENTION MODEL
Cognitive-behavioral model used to predict the relapse rate when a behavior trends toward the unhealthy during a duration of behavior…
RELATIVE DEPRIVATION
A feeling of deprivation occurring when one compares themselves to another, regardless of objective reality. Se also: social comparison theory.
RELEASE THERAPY
Pediatric psychotherapy employed in the treatment of children suffering stress and anxiety from a specific event. Therapy used to alleviate…
RELIGIOUSNESS
Having or showing belief in and veneration for a deity, especially as practiced in religion.
REMINISCENCE THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE
A theory propounded by Greek philosopher Plato (circa 429-347 BCE) which states that all knowledge must originate in a hypothetical…
REPERTORY GRID
Interview technique using factor analysis for determination of ideographic measures of personality. Inferences about personality can be made, but it…
REPRESENTATIONAL STAGE
According to Jean Piaget, the duration of mental development which starts with the preoperational stage and concludes with the concrete…
REPRODUCTIVE FAILURE
Incomplete sexual or asexual reproduction; a failure to produce viable offspring.
RESEARCH SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST
Psychologist trained in nonclinical aspects of the psychology of human mobility relative to sports. Main focus is the study of…
RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME
Respiratory disorder occurring in newborn infants wherein the lungs fail to inflate properly because of a lack of natural surfactant…
RESPONSE HIERARCHY
Arrangement of responses in the order in which they are anticipated to be elicited by a particular stimulus, or deemed…
RESPONSE-ORIENTED SYSTEM
Psychological philosophy which highlights responses as the main objective of primary study. See also: act psychology; S-R psychology.
RESTRICTED AFFECT
Subdued spectrum or force of emotional expression. See also: flat affect.