LIKERT SCALE
a scale which measures a perceived opinion of an object by a participant by using statements which reflect either a…
MARGINALIZATION
the process through which the marginal groups and their members are identified as not being apart of the main group.
MEMORY DISTORTION
is the inaccurate and usually wrong recall of incorrect facts in relation with a specific stimulus.
METHODOLOGY
is an umbrella term used to describe any system of methods, collection of principles and rules of a procedure which…
MOLAR ANALYSIS
considers overall relationships between the measurements themselves, such as the average response rates to rates of reinforcement extended overa a…
NAIVE OBSERVER I
is an observer, who will have little or no knowledge about the scenario or event they are asked to observe,…
NEUROTIC CONFLICT
in the context of psychoanalytic theory, neurotic conflict is intraphychic conflict which leads to persistent maladjustment and emotional disturbance. Neurotic…
PAYOFF MATRIX
a table or schedule which lists the advantages and costs stemming from each potential route of action which could be…
PERSONALITY DISINTEGRATION
a swift breakdown in character, cohesion, and operating, generally due to specifically distressing life scenarios.
DECOMPENSATION
The breakdown of our defense mechanisms that result in a worsening of psychiatric symptoms.
DISPOSITION
A behavioural trait that distinguishes from person from others. Compare situational attribution.
DYADIC EFFECT
The behaviour shown by 2 interacting people that is different to interactions to other people.