MITIGATING FACTOR
is a factor or fact, in the context or a crime or convicted defendant which supports an argument for a…
NEGATIVE ADAPTATION
is the gradual loss of feeling or effectiveness due to prolonged stimulation.
NEW-LOOK THEORY OF COGNITIVE DISSONANCE
was first proposed by U.S. psychologists Joel Cooper and Russel H. Fazio who suggested a version of the already established…
OBJECTIVE TEST
an examination modeled to induce a particular response, accurate or inaccurate. A true or false examination is one instance of…
PASSIVE DECEPTION
the withholding of specific data from research-engaged parties, like not making them aware of the entire details of the study.…
PERCEIVED SELF
the subjective appraisal of private factors which one renders to their self.
DYNAMIC PSYCHOLOGY
1. Any system of psychology that looks at drive and motivation. 2. Theory of psychology emphasising causation and motivation relating…
EGOCENTRIC SPEECH
Speech not directed at others or where there is no attempt to change thoughts or to take into account another…
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Intelligence involving the ability to process emotional information. See quotient.