ROLE EXPECTATIONS
Beliefs concerning the qualities, behaviors, and characteristics suitable to a specific role; could be conveyed to the role's holder by…
ROMBERG'S SIGN
A diagnostically important signal of specific neurological afflictions, such as locomotor ataxia, comprised of a swaying movement and disequilibrium when…
ROTATION SYSTEM
Strategy of group psychoanalysis wherein the counselor focuses on every individual in succession in the company of various other group…
R-STRATEGY
Reproductive technique that entails an elevated tempo of reproduction with minimal parental expenditure. It means increasing the pace of reproduction…
RUMINATION
Obsessive thoughts concerning extreme, recurring ideas or concepts that interrupt other types of cognitive actions; a typical element of obsessive-compulsive…
RADIATION THERAPY
Also called radiotherapy, radiation therapy is primarily used in the treatment of cancers. A radioactive isotope may be implanted, or…
RAMI COMMUNICANTES
The nerve fibers connecting the ganglia in the sympathetic chain to spinal nerves. They include the gray and white rami.
RANDOM WALK MODEL
A reaction time and accuracy model where evidence mounts in steps, causing an inclination toward or away from an alternative…
RANGE OF AUDIBILITY
The range of audio frequencies detectable by a subject. In humans, generally that range is 20 Hz to 20 KHz.…
RAPTURE-OF-THE-DEEP SYNDROME
An acute and short-lived psychosis experienced by some deep-sea divers. It could be attributed to a higher than safe nitrogen…
RATIONALLY SUICIDAL
Having suicidal thoughts or intent based on what a reasonable person would agree is an untenable situation.
REACTION TYPE
The categories in which a psychiatric syndrome is classified in terms of major symptoms. 2. In reaction-time experiments, a certain…
REAL-LIFE TEST
In the matter of those contemplating sex-reversal surgical procedures. The test consists of a period of time spent dressing, acting…
REBOUND PHENOMENON
A test demonstrating loss of cerebellum control over the control of coordinated movement. In the test for the phenomenon, if…
RECEPTIVE VOCABULARY
A person's vocabulary defined by words he or she can understand, identify and process. It may be more extensive than…
RECIPROCAL PUNISHMENT
A punishment that fits the crime. For instance, a child caught stealing from a store might be required to help…