| adaptation, psychological | Favourable changes experienced by an individual, either as regards himself or his relationship with his environment, which lead to adjustment - also a rearrangement in mental attitude. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| California psychological inventory test | A personality inventory, used with normal persons, in which emphasis is upon social interaction variables. (05 Mar 2000) |
| refractory period, psychological | A delayed response interval occurring when two stimuli are presented in close succession. (12 Dec 1998) |
| models, psychological | Theoretical representations that simulate psychological processes and/or social processes. These include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment. (12 Dec 1998) |
| psychological | Pertaining to psychology. (18 Nov 1997) |
| psychological dependence | <psychiatry> Pattern of compulsive drug use characterised by a continued craving for an opioid and the need to use the opioid for effects other than pain relief. (16 Dec 1997) |
| psychological phenomena and processes | Mechanisms and underlying psychological principles of mental processes and their applications. (12 Dec 1998) |
| psychological techniques | Methods used in the diagnosis and treatment of behavioural, personality, and mental disorders. (12 Dec 1998) |
| psychological tests | Standardised tests designed to measure abilities, as in intelligence, aptitude, and achievement tests, or to evaluate personality traits. (12 Dec 1998) |
| psychological theory | Principles applied to the analysis and explanation of psychological or behavioural phenomena. (12 Dec 1998) |
| psychological warfare | The manipulation of psychological influences, primarily concerned with morale, to strengthen the ability of one's own country and weaken the enemy. (12 Dec 1998) |
| stress, psychological | Stress wherein emotional factors predominate. (12 Dec 1998) |
| interview, psychological | A directed conversation aimed at eliciting information for psychiatric diagnosis, evaluation, treatment planning, etc. The interview may be conducted by a social worker or psychologist. (12 Dec 1998) |
| abuse | 1. Improper treatment or use; application to a wrong or bad purpose; misuse; as, an abuse of our natural powers; an abuse of civil rights, or of privileges or advantages; an abuse of language. "Liberty may be endangered by the abuses of liberty, as well as by the abuses of power." (Madison) 2. Physical ill treatment; injury. "Rejoice . . . at the abuse of Falstaff." 3. A corrupt practice or custom; offense; crime; fault; as, the abuses in the civil service. "Abuse after disappeared without a struggle." (Macaulay) 4. Vituperative words; coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; virulent condemnation; reviling. "The two parties, after exchanging a good deal of abuse, came to blows." (Macaulay) 5. Violation; rape; as, abuse of a female child. "Or is it some abuse, and no such thing?" (Shak) Abuse of distress, a wrongful using of an animal or chattel distrained, by the distrainer. Synonym: Invective, contumely, reproach, scurrility, insult, opprobrium. Abuse, Invective. Abuse is generally prompted by anger, and vented in harsh and unseemly words. It is more personal and coarse than invective. Abuse generally takes place in private quarrels; invective in writing or public discussions. Invective may be conveyed in refined language and dictated by indignation against what is blameworthy. Origin: F. Abus, L. Abusus, fr. Abuti. See Abuse. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| marijuana abuse | The excessive use of marijuana with associated psychological symptoms and impairment in social or occupational functioning. (12 Dec 1998) |