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MENTORING

is the communication of knowledge between two people typically on a one to one basis between a mentor and their

MITIGATING FACTOR

is a factor or fact, in the context or a crime or convicted defendant which supports an argument for a

MOTIVE

is a reason which is offered as an explanation for a specific behaviour or act completed by an individual.

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

OPTIMISM

noun. the outlook that things occur for the best and that individual's hopes or goals will eventually be satisfied.

OVERLOAD

noun. a psychological state wherein scenarios and encounters are so mentally, perceptually, and emotionally arousing that they drain or even

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.

PERSUASION

noun. an active strife by one individual to alter another individual

PLACEBO

noun.1. a pharmacologically inert compound which is frequently delivered as a control in testing new drugs. Placebos utilized in double-blind

DELUSION

An improbable and personal belief system or idea that is not seen in a persons culture. See bizarre delusion- encalsulated

DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

A facility able to evaluate a person's condition.

DIRECT COPING

The active and focused confrontation and management of a tressful situation.

DISORDER

A group of systems that can involve abnormal behaviour, intense or persistent stress or the disruption of a function. See

DIVORCE

The legal dissolution of a marriage. See emotional divorce.

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.