Substance Abuse Disorders

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MIXED-STANDARD SCALE

is a test of behaviour evaluation. Participants are presented with a selection of behaviours and asked to evaluate them based

MULTIDETERMINED BEHAVIOR

describes behaviours of any individual which are considered to be influenced by more than one variable such genetics and environmental

NEGATIVE ATTITUDE

in the context of psychotherapy, a negative attitude is the feeling of negativity from the therapist towards the client.

NONCONTINGENT REINFORCEMENT

the procedure or scenarios wherein a stimulant recognized to be effective as a supporter existed independently of any specific behaviors.

OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

a study based upon direct viewing of partakers wherein the experimenter passively views the actions of the partakers without any

ORGANISMIC VALUING PROCESS

with regard to client-focused theory, the assumed wellness and inborn interior advice program which an individual can utilize to stay

OVERSIMPLIFICATION

noun. a depiction or description of something which excludes known vital components, making it seem to be less complex than

PASSIVE SUICIDE

ambiguous actions which tend to be self-destructive, but not actively, and is, at time, considered to depict suicidal intent. Instances

PERCENTILE

noun. the position of a score in a distribution coded to show the percentage of instances within the batch which

PHAGOMANIA

noun. a hunger or morbid favor to consume food that cannot be satisfied.

DENIAL

Part of defence mechanisms to put away unpleasant thoughts and wishes from our conscious awarenes.. Also called disavowal.

DIAGNOSTICITY

The value of information gained from an interaction, feedback or event by a person seeking self-knowledge.

DIRECTIVE COUNSELING

The approach to conselling that follows a line relevant to the client. Also called directive psychotherapy.

DISORGANIZED SPEECH

Incoherent speech. See metonymic distortion- neologism- paralogia.

DOSE-RESPONSE RELATIONSHIP

The relationship between the drug and its efficacy to target the organ or symptom.

DYSPHORIA

Mood characterised by sadness.

ELEVATED MOOD

Heightened mood of euphoria, well-being and elation.

EMOTIONAL SECURITY

Feelings of safety, confidence and freedom from apprehension. See security operations.

ENVIRONMENT

All of the external factors around us that influence us.

ETHNICITY

The categorisation socially based on a person's ethnic group. See ethnic identity.