WAKING DREAM
1. a metaphor for a vision. 2. a dream-like occurrence happening within the ganzfeild. 3. a dream process in the…
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Professional ethics are rules of conduct for a specific profession and are generally drawn up by members of the professional…
PSYCHIC PAIN
An intolerable level of pain brought on by psychological suffering beyond the tolerance of the sufferer. There is no indication…
PSYCHOLOGICAL MODEL
A theory in psychology to predict outcomes and explain specific psychological processes. 2. Used to evaluate the performance of an…
PSYCHOTICISM
A personality dimension with characteristics of aggression, aloofness, antisocial behavior and impulsive actions. The dimension demonstrates a susceptibility to psychotic…
RATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
An approach in psychology emphasizing philosophy, deductive reasoning and logic as insightful sources into the underlying principles of the mind.
REFERENCE GROUP
Concept which refers to a group with which another group or individual is compared. In sociology, a group that subjects…
REMINISCENCE
Act of recalling past experiences or events. In psychology, the ability to better perform a task after a period of…
RESTORATION THERAPY
Therapeutic method whose aim is to reestablish both structure and function in any system which has been damaged or become…
ROMANTIC LOVE
Love relationship wherein intimate affection and passionate fervor are key components. While the adored party is commonly appreciated and frequently…
SCIENTIFIC METHOD
Refers to a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge. To be…
PRIMARY DATA
The data first obtained through observation or experiment prior to analysis and statistical work up.
PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS
A class of drugs with significant effect on thinking, perception, emotion and other psychological processes. Psychoactive drugs are sometimes taken…
PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST
A test designed to measure attributes useful to psychologists. These data points include scores for mechanical aptitude, abstract thinking, reasoning…
PUBLIC SELF
The public self is the view of oneself by others as conveyed through public information, public action and interaction with…
REACTANCE THEORY
The theory describing a motivational state consisting of distress, anxiety and desire to restore freedoms taken away when an individual…
REFLECTION OF FEELING
With the intent of highlighting implicitly expressed attitudes articulated by a subject, statements by counselors or therapists.