POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
in the DSM-IV-TR, a disorder which stems whenever someone sruvives, endures, or witnesses an occurence wherein they believe that there…
POWERLESSNESS
a state of mind wherein people feel they have no control over or effect on aspects or occurrences which impact…
POLICE PSYCHOLOGIST
a psychologist whose primary job is to help law enforcement. Common tasks might consist of the screening and choosing of…
POPULATION
noun. 1. the entire amount of people in a rendered geographical location. 2. with regard to statistics, a theoretically defined,…
PRECIPITATING CAUSE
the specific aspect, at times, a distressing or damaging experience, which is the immediate cause of a cognitive or physical…
PREDICTION
noun. 1. an attempt to predict what will occur in a specific scenario, usually on the premise of past occurrences…
POPULATION RESEARCH
the analysis of the numbers, and modifications in the numbers, of individuals and other living beings, concentrating on the reasons…
PREDICTIVE VALIDITY
an index of how well a test corresponds to a variant which is gauged in the future, at a time…
DISCOUNTING PRINCIPLE
Theory where a cause is given less weight if ther are other causes possible. Compare augmentation principle.
DISPLACEMENT BEHAVIOR
Behaviour where a person substitutes one action for another when the first is unsuccessful. Also called displacement activity.
ECLECTICISM
The approach that takes formulas and techniques from different theories to use an integrated approach.
EMOTIONAL CONFLICT
The state of disharmony between incompatible intense emotions such as love and desire.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
The reassurance, encouragement and understanding we give or receive to a person.
EPILEPTOID PERSONALITY
Personality pattern including irritability, selfishness, aggressiveness and being uncooperative.