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Psychology Terms - Abstraction
1. The act or process of developing a broad notion by recognizing common characteristics from specific cases or examples, or a concept derived in this manner. 2. A condition of absent-mindedness or distraction. 3. Generally, the action of retracting or eliminating something.
1. The act or process of developing a broad notion by recognizing common characteristics from specific cases or examples, or a concept derived in this manner. 2. A condition of absent-mindedness or distraction. 3. Generally, the action of retracting or eliminating something.
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Psychology Terms - absurdity test
A psychological assessment wherein the participant seeks to discern the anomalies or illogical elements within a verbal or visual stimulus, such as an absent limb in a spider illustration or a missing numeral in a clock face depiction. It is frequently incorporated as an element or subtest of an IQ assessment.
A psychological assessment wherein the participant seeks to discern the anomalies or illogical elements within a verbal or visual stimulus, such as an absent limb in a spider illustration or a missing numeral in a clock face depiction. It is frequently incorporated as an element or subtest of an IQ assessment.
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Psychology Terms -Abulia
A deficiency of willpower or motivation, frequently resulting in an incapacity to formulate decisions or plans.
A deficiency of willpower or motivation, frequently resulting in an incapacity to formulate decisions or plans.
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Psychology Terms -ABX paradigm
In psychophysics, a technique for ascertaining a difference threshold by providing two stimuli (A and B) with a third stimulus (X) that corresponds to one of the former, with the observer's objective being to determine whether it aligns with A or B.
In psychophysics, a technique for ascertaining a difference threshold by providing two stimuli (A and B) with a third stimulus (X) that corresponds to one of the former, with the observer's objective being to determine whether it aligns with A or B.
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Psychology Terms - Academic problem
A learning challenge, typically observed in a school-aged youngster, that does not constitute a learning disability.
A learning challenge, typically observed in a school-aged youngster, that does not constitute a learning disability.
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Psychology Terms - Academic skills disorders
An alternate designation for *learning impairments.
An alternate designation for *learning impairments.
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Psychology Terms - Acalculia
Impairment in the capacity to perform arithmetic calculations
Impairment in the capacity to perform arithmetic calculations
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Psychology Terms –Acatamathesia
An obscure term for *agnosia; a deficit in the understanding of sensory information. Also spelled akatamathesia. Contrast agnosia. [Derived from Greek a- meaning without + katamanthanein meaning to observe or comprehend, from kata meaning thoroughly + manthanein meaning to study + -ia denoting a condition or characteristic]
An obscure term for *agnosia; a deficit in the understanding of sensory information. Also spelled akatamathesia. Contrast agnosia. [Derived from Greek a- meaning without + katamanthanein meaning to observe or comprehend, from kata meaning thoroughly + manthanein meaning to study + -ia denoting a condition or characteristic]
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Psychology Terms - Accent
1. A distinctive pronunciation of a language, particularly linked to a specific geographical area or social group, to be differentiated from a *dialect. 2. The emphasis or prominence assigned to a spoken syllable, typically by an increase in pitch, volume, or tonal quality, or a written notation to signify this.
1. A distinctive pronunciation of a language, particularly linked to a specific geographical area or social group, to be differentiated from a *dialect. 2. The emphasis or prominence assigned to a spoken syllable, typically by an increase in pitch, volume, or tonal quality, or a written notation to signify this.
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Psychology Terms - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
It is a psychotherapeutic approach grounded in mindfulness and acceptance, wherein clients are urged to acknowledge and accept their current circumstances, including those that are distressing or uncomfortable, without striving to alter, resist, or evade them. The technique, formerly termed comprehensive distancing, was formulated in the late 1980s by American psychologists Steven C. Hayes, Kelly G. Wilson, and Kirk D. Strosahl, and is regarded by practitioners as an advanced variant of cognitive behavior therapy. In 2006, Hayes controversially asserted that acceptance suggests 'happy is not normative.' The technique is commonly denoted by its initials, pronounced like the word "act."
It is a psychotherapeutic approach grounded in mindfulness and acceptance, wherein clients are urged to acknowledge and accept their current circumstances, including those that are distressing or uncomfortable, without striving to alter, resist, or evade them. The technique, formerly termed comprehensive distancing, was formulated in the late 1980s by American psychologists Steven C. Hayes, Kelly G. Wilson, and Kirk D. Strosahl, and is regarded by practitioners as an advanced variant of cognitive behavior therapy. In 2006, Hayes controversially asserted that acceptance suggests 'happy is not normative.' The technique is commonly denoted by its initials, pronounced like the word "act."
