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TYMPANIC MEMBRANE

a conically-shaped membrane which divides the external ear from the middle ear and whose purpose is to modify the pressure

TYPE-TOKEN RATIO (TTR)

a comparison, shown as a ratio, of the quantity of types to the quantity of tokens in a specific communication.

TEGRETOL

a brand name for carbamazepine.

TELEPATHY

noun. the claimed direct correspondence of data from one mind to another mind, in lieu of any acknowledged method of

TEMPERAMENT

noun. the fundamental groundwork of character, generally presumed to be biologically determined and existent early in life, inclusive of traits

TEMPORAL LOBE AMNESIA

a memory disorder, secondary to damage of the temporal lobe, which inhibits the cultivation of new memories.

TENDER-MINDEDNESS

noun. a character trait marked by intellectualism, idealism, optimism, dogmatism, religiousness, and monism.

TENUATE

noun. a brand name for diethylpropion.

TERMINATION

noun. With regard to therapy, the ending of remediation.

TEST CUTOFF

1. the previously organized termination point or limit for an evaluation. The limit might be with regard to time, amount

TESTING THE LIMITS

1. a technique utilized to analyze adult age variances in mentality wherein research participants are required to perform a job

TEXTONS

elemental facets of visual stimulants which render the premise for preattentive segmentation of a visual picture or field, before the

THAT'S-NOT-ALL TECHNIQUE

a two-step process for bettering adherence which includes showing an initial, significant request and then, prior to the individual having

THEORY

a managerial philosophy which tries to integrate facets of Japanese management practices into American corporate society. It stresses participative decision-making

THERAPEUTIC AGENT

any ways of furthering the remediation process, like a medicine, occupational therapy, a therapy professional, or a therapeutic community.

THERAPEUTIST

noun. previous terminology for a therapy professional.

THERMODE

noun. a tool composed of copper through which water can be circulated at a managed temperature. A thermose can be

THINKING THROUGH

a commonly multiphase, multilayered thought procedure wherein the person tries to comprehend and attain insight into their own reactions, thought

THORAZINE

noun. a brand name for chlorpromazine.

THOUGHT TRANSFERENCE

an alleged phenomenon wherein the cognitive activities of one individual are transmitted without physical means to the mind of a