Substance Abuse Disorders

a87

MICROPSYCHOSIS

is a psychotic episode which unusually lasts an incredibly short duration, from a few minutes to a hours which typically

MONOAMINE

is a functional group of a molecule which contains only one amine (-NH3) group. Typically monoamines form larger molecules such

NAIVE OBSERVER I

is an observer, who will have little or no knowledge about the scenario or event they are asked to observe,

NEGATIVE TROPISM

is the action of actively moving away from a specific source of stimulation.

NORMATIVE-REEDUCATIVE STRATEGY

with regard to cultural psychology, the concept ascertaining that societal alterations ought to be based upon active re-education of persons

ONE-SIDED MESSAGE

a message consisting of arguments which solely advocate one side of a problem. It is compared with a two-sided message,

OUTCOME MEASURES

evaluations of the efficacy of an intervention on the premise of gauges taken prior to, during, and following the intervention.

PAPER-AND-PENCIL TEST

an examination wherein the problems or queries are penned, printed, or drawn and the answers are penned too.

PAVLOVIAN CONDITIONING

founded by Ivan Pavlov, a form of acquisition wherein an initially neutral stimulant, the conditioned stimulus, whenever coupled with a

PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT

1. acclimation by someone to occupational and residential conditions within their community and family, particularly with regard to cultural interactions

PHENOMENON

noun. 1. a viewable occurrence or physical one. 2. with regard to philosophy, something interpreted by the senses. With regard

DECOMPENSATION

The breakdown of our defense mechanisms that result in a worsening of psychiatric symptoms.

DESTRUCTIVE OBEDIENCE

Complying with instructions that causes harm to others or leads to a negative outcome.

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

1. Process of deciding which of 2 diseases are showing overlapping systems. 2. Distinction between 2 or more similar conditions

DISCRIMINATIVE STIMULUS

Operant conditioning. A stimulus that increases the probablity of a response.

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

Any behaviour that threatens or intimidates other people.

DSM-IV-TR

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

ECPHORY

When a past event is remembered with a trigger.

EMOTIONAL DETERIORATION

Emotional state of carelessness towards ourselves and othwr people.

EMPATHY

Understanding a person from their frame of reference so we know where they are coming them.