Schizophrenia

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SCHIZOPHRENOGENIC MOTHER

Stereotypical mother figure for an individual exhibiting schizophrenia, generally described as cold, rejecting, emotionally disturbed, perfectionist, domineering, and lacking in

PROCESS OBSERVER

Whether formally assigner or simply assumed by one of its members, a process observer becomes tasked with observing the working

PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS

The diagnosis of a single or combination of mental disorders.

PSYCHOLOGICAL DYSFUNCTION

Impaired or abnormal function and behavior.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Psychotherapy is a service provided by a trained psychotherapist in an effort to recognize and treat mental, emotional and behavioral

RATIONAL

1. Having to do with higher thought processes. 2. Based on or agreeing with accepted principles of reasoning. 3. Influenced

RECONSTRUCTION

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

RELAXATION

State of being relaxed. Refreshment of mind and body. Reduction in intensity of tension or vigor. Musculature returning to an

RESPONSE TOPOGRAPHY

Physical attributes of a given response; may be force, duration, location, or extent. See also: topography of response.

ROLE SET

Assortment of individuals and their corresponding roles which associate and interrelate deliberately with the holder of a specific role, defining

SCHIZOTAXIA

Genetic make-up deemed to be necessary for the development and manifestation of schizophrenia, along with extreme stresses within the surroundings.

SELF-CONCEPT

The conception and evaluation of yourself which includes physical, psychological skills and qualities which make us who we are. Also

SELF-MONITORING

1. Used in behavioural management where a person will keep a record of behaviour patterns. 2. A personality trait for

SENSORY CUE

a sense stimulus that evokes a response or a behaviour pattern.

SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

A method of behaviour study in a natural setting and not a laboratory. See naturalistic observation.

SOCIAL DEFICIT

an inability or an unwillingness to act in accordance to age, physical condition and intelligence. It can reduce a person's

SOCIAL PENETRATION THEORY

a model that shows a close relationship will get closer as both people disclose more and more intimate things about

SOMATOPSYCHOLOGY

the study of the psychological impact of a disease or disability.

STANDARDIZED INSTRUCTIONS

a list of instructions for all participants that is the same for all people.

STRESS-INOCULATION TRAINING (SIT)

Consists of 4 stages which make a person learn stress management techniques. The first stage is the identification of stress.