correlation is a statistical measure (expressed as a number) that describes the size and direction of a relationship between two or more variables. a correlation between variables, however, does not automatically mean that the change in one variable is the cause of the change in the values of the other variable.
countertransference refers to the transference of a therapist's personal thoughts and feelings onto a client. this can be a problem, but modern psychotherapy recognizes that there are
also helpful forms of countertransference.
during the crystallization period, adolescents begin to form their own ideas about what is appropriate work for them and learn more about themselves occupationally / this will guide them to their future educational decisions.
cultural diversity is a central feature of community psychology. it derives from a general psychological focus on the naturally occurring diversity among people within a context and between groups of people who are a part of different contexts.
are shared beliefs, or values, and the human behaviors that support these values within a given society, such as the standards of conduct that are met with social approval or disapproval.
being aware that cultural differences and similarities
between people exist without assigning them a value – positive or negative, better or worse, right or wrong.
cytokinesis is the physical process of cell division, which divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells. it occurs concurrently with two types of nuclear division called mitosis and meiosis, which occur in animal cells.
a dendrite (tree branch) is where a neuron receives input from other cells. dendrites branch as they move towards their tips, just like tree branches do, and they even have leaf-like structures on them called spines.
denial is one of the most common defence mechanisms. it occurs when you refuse to accept reality or facts. people in denial may block external events or circumstances from the mind so that they don't have to deal with the emotional impact. in other words, they avoid painful feelings or events.
depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.
deprivation dwarfism is a syndrome of physical and psychological abnormalities characterized by the triad of extreme short stature, voracious appetite, and marked delay in sexual maturation.
derealisation is where you feel the world is unreal. people and things around you may seem “lifeless” or “foggy”. you can have
depersonalisation or derealisation, or both together. it may last only a few moments or come and go over many years.
the developmental approach holds that old wounds, issues and current challenges originate from being unable to develop normally through a specific stage.
developmental psychologists focus on human growth and changes across the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, social, intellectual, perceptual, personality and emotional growth.
a stage of development is an age period when certain needs, behaviours, experiences and capabilities are common and different from other age periods. here are some behaviours you might expect to see at certain stages.
is a type of talking therapy. it's based on cognitive behavioural therapy (cbt), but it's specially adapted for people who feel emotions very intensely. the aim of dbt is to help you: understand and accept your difficult feelings.