RELAXATION
State of being relaxed. Refreshment of mind and body. Reduction in intensity of tension or vigor. Musculature returning to an…
RESTATEMENT
In a therapy situation, a therapist or counselor will repeat or rephrase a subject's own words to make certain that…
SCHEDULE OF REINFORCEMENT
Any type of guideline used in conditioning which outlines which responses will be reinforced. Also known as: reinforcement schedule. See…
PSYCHODIAGNOSIS
A diagnostic technique for the determination of underlying factors in behavior and disordered behavior. Also, the diagnosis of disorder through…
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Psychotherapy is a service provided by a trained psychotherapist in an effort to recognize and treat mental, emotional and behavioral…
RECIPROCAL ALTRUISM
A type of helping behavior that is perpetuated when one individual helps another at some future time the second individual…
RELIABILITY OF COMPOSITES
Reliability of the various components of a test or measurement device. See also: composite reliability.
RESTLESSNESS
Ceaseless movement or activity without purpose which may be of limited intensity or duration.
SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION
Reckoning of an event with regards to a recognized group of scientific concepts, details, and assumptions. Standard types of explanation…
PRODROMAL SYNDROME
A syndrome characterized by traits the may predispose an individual to develop a psychological or neurological disorder.
PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY
Psychotherapy strong on psychoanalytical tradition; viewing individuals as reacting to unconscious forces. Common traits of the psychodynamic approach are an…
PURPOSIVISM
An explanation of actions or behaviors based on goals and purposes. of those being observed.
RECIPROCAL DETERMINISM
An assertion that a reciprocal relation exists among environment, behavior and the individual. That is to say, that instead of…
REM REBOUND
Lengthening and increasing frequency and depth of REM sleep. Often occurs after a period of sleep deprivation
RESTORATIVE ENVIRONMENT
Any surroundings or natural setting which assists in rejuvenation or recovery from tension or chronic fatigue.
SCIENTIFIC METHOD
Refers to a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge. To be…
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Professional ethics are rules of conduct for a specific profession and are generally drawn up by members of the professional…
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Interpretation and integration of gathered data to come to a conclusion regarding the psychological and physiological state of a particular…
PYGMALION EFFECT
An effect caused by the expectations of a superior regarding the performance of their subordinates. It has been called a…