POSITIVE FEEDBACK
1. an organization whereby some of the output of a system, whether biological or mechanical is fed back to escalate…
PREDISPOSITION
noun. 1. a vulnerability to forming a disorder or illness, the actual growth of which is started by the interaction…
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
a field of psychological theory and research which centers upon the psychological states, personal characteristics and strengths, and cultural institutions…
PREFERENCE
noun. 1. with regard to conditioning, the likelihood of occurrence of one of at least two consecutively accessible reactions, generally…
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
1. an escalation in the likelihood of the happening of some activity because that activity results in the display of…
POSITIVE SELF-REGARD
an outlook of self-esteem or self-value. Positive self-regard is frequently sought as an objective in remediation and is nurtured by…
PREOCCUPATION
noun. In a place of being lost in one's thoughts and self-absorbed, that spans from temporary absent-mindedness to an indication…
POSITIVE SELF-TALK
the covert expression of concepts which encourage the development of an ideal performance state and are driving or self-enhancing.
PRESCRIPTION PRIVILEGE
the legal privilege to prescribe drugs and other medicines required for the remediation of medical or cognitive health troubles.
DELAYED EFFECT
An effect that is not seen until some time after the event. See causal latency- remote cause.
DIFFUSION OF RESPONSIBILITY
The lessening of responsibility by individuals in a group situation or social collective.
DISENGAGEMENT THEORY
Theory that in old age we decline social interactions, have a smaller life space and lose social esteem and morale.…
DISTORTION
1. Unconscious process of altering emotions and thoughts or the conscious misrepresentation of facts. 2. Psychoanalytic theory. Using dream work…
DYADIC EFFECT
The behaviour shown by 2 interacting people that is different to interactions to other people.
EGO RESILIENCY
A personality with the ability to vary and adapt and express emotional impulses depending on social demands.
EMOTIONAL INSIGHT 1
1. Awareness of your own emotional reactions and those of others. 2. Psychotherapy. The client's awareness of emotional forces underlying…
ESCALATION OF COMMITMENT
The continued committment and allocation of resources to a course of action that is failing in the hope of recouping…