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…
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.
DOSE-RESPONSE RELATIONSHIP
The relationship between the drug and its efficacy to target the organ or symptom.
EMOTIONAL SECURITY
Feelings of safety, confidence and freedom from apprehension. See security operations.