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REALISM FACTOR

The effect of independent and objective influences in judging art. These are in contrast to judgments influenced by subjective or

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

An effort within a work place or school to allow any individual with a physical, cognitive or psychiatric disability to

RECALL METHOD

Evaluating memory as regards the amount of learned memory reproducible. An example would be an essay exam answer. Recall can

RECEPTOR POTENTIAL

The electic potential that is the result of stimulating a receptor cell. It is roughly proportinal to the intensity of

RECIPROCITY

Reciprocity is the act, process or situation in which one person has received a benefit from another and in return

RECONSTRUCTION

During psychoanalysis, the review and examination of past events which have resulted in current emotional problems. Also, the analytical rebuilding

RECUPERATIVE THEORY

A concept that the function of sleeping is to enable the physical body to recover internal homeostasis.

REDIRECTED BEHAVIOR

Actions taken that do not seem to be applicable in the context wherein they are undertaken. See: displacement behavior.

REEVALUATION COUNSELING

A method of co-counseling allowing two participants to alternate roles as counselor and subject. The purpose of such methods is

REFLECTION-IMPULSIVITY

See: reflectivity-impulsivity.

REFORMISM

Doctrine which propounds need for reform; a movement which advocates reform in social, political, religious, or moral arenas.

REGRESSION COEFFICIENT

A factor which helps to establish the slope of a regression line. A larger coefficient will result in a steeper

REHABILITATION

Restoration of good health, condition, independence, or capacity following a trauma, mental defect, or impairment. Helping a subject regain skills

REINFORCEMENT COUNSELING

A theory of behavior-based counseling where behavior is learned and can be changed accordingly by disparate reinforcement approaches which either

RELAPSE RATE

Measure of relapse occurring in subjects who appear to have been cured.

RELATIVE ACCOMMODATION

A measure of the maximum ability to encourage accommodation whilst maintaining single, clear binocular vision.

RELEASE THEORY OF HUMOR

A theory positing that individuals can laugh to release built-up psychic energy.

RELIGIOUS THERAPY

Therapy often supplied by a pastor, minister, or other religious leader which includes scriptural study, counseling, or community activities sponsored

REMINISCENCE

Act of recalling past experiences or events. In psychology, the ability to better perform a task after a period of

RENARD DIAGNOSTIC INTERVIEW

Psychiatric diagnostic interview which can reliably be administered by a layperson with only a brief stint of training. Designed to