ACTOR-OBSERVER EFFECT
with regard to attribution theory, the propensity for people operating within a scenario to credit the reasons for their disruptive…
APATHY SYNDROME
describes a pattern of self-preserving emotional insulation (indifference or detachment) adopted by many prisoners- of-war, for example, in an effort…
ASSERTIVENESS
a style of communication in which individuals express their feelings and needs directly to the other person, while maintaining respect…
ATTITUDE SCALE
a measure or assessment used to assess an attitude - usually for the purpose of comparison.
AUTONOMIC CONDITIONING
the process describing the achievement of conscious control over autonomic processes (e.g., heart rate) through biofeedback training, meditation, yoga, or…
BEHAVIOR THEORY
n. an attempt to explain behavior through generally-accepted principles. The initial assumption is that behavior can be explained and further…
BEHAVIORAL MODELING
n. in psychotherapy, refers to a process in which a person functions as a model for others by exhibiting the…
BIOSOCIAL THEORY
in social and behavioral science, refers to an approach which looks into the possibility that a mental illness or personality…
CONFRONTATION
an assertion or aggressive difference. 2. the activity involved in openly confronting, or being motivated or mandated to confront, a…
CONTINGENCY CONTRACT
a collectively agreed-upon account between an educator and pupil, a mother or father and kid, or a patient and therapy…
COST-REWARD ANALYSIS
with regard to social psychology, a design which tries to depict helping behavior with respect to the supports and prices…
CRITERION GROUP
a group examined for characteristics that others belonging to the group are already recognized as having, generally with the intent…
ACCEPTANCE
noun. 1. an agreeable demeanor toward a concept, position, individual, or group. In regards to therapy, a welcoming and open-minded…
ACTUARIAL RISK ASSESSMENT
a mathematically measured prediction of the potential of a person who will present a danger to other people or have…
AFFECTIVE LABILITY
sentimental imbalance- which quickly swings in regard to it's sentimental declaration. Common in bipolar disorder, senile dementia, and more. Commonly…