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A supportive approach originated by Abraham Myerson for the treatment of chronic schizophrenics and other patients confined to mental institutions.To maintain morale and prevent...

A form of group psychotherapy originated by Eric Berne, which focuses attention on characteristic interactions between individuals and the “games” they play in social...

A sexual deviation in which the individual dresses in the clothes of the opposite sex, usually for the purpose of achieving greater sexual gratification.The...

These terms refer to the idea of punishment or retaliation in kind: the “lex talionis.” This is the primitive and usually unconscious belief in...

The free verbal expression of feelings and emotions“Talking it out,” in the usual sense of giving vent to what is uppermost on one’s mind,...

A rare metabolic disorder characterized by an accumulation of lipid (fat) in the nerve cells of the brain, resulting in severe mental retardation. The...

Thorndike, a pioneer in educational psychology, was bom in Massachusetts, and received his B.A. degree at Wesleyan, his M.A. at Harvard, and his Ph.D....

a portion of the organ of corti within the cochlea. It contains a semigelatinous membrane wherein the stereocilia of the outer hair cells are...

1. the position that specific phenomena are best comprehended and depicted with regard to their reasons and functions instead of their causes. With regard...

a commonly J-shaped curve which depicts deliberate actions, plotting the degree of conformity to a mandated rule or standard.