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Absolute threshold |
is the smallest intensity of a stimulus that must present in order for the stimulus to be detected |
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Adaptation |
is the adjustment of the sensory capacity after prolonged exposure to unchanging stimuli |
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Difference threshold |
is smallest level of added or reduced stimulation required to sense that a change has occured |
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psychology |
is the study of human mind and behavoir |
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body dismorphic disorder |
a mental disorder characterized by obsessive focus on a perceived flaws or defects in appearance |
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Antisocial personality disorder |
a disorder in which an individual shows no regard for the moral and ethical rules of the society or rights of others |
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Archival research |
research in which existing data source such census documents,college records and newspaper clipping are examined to test the hypothesis |
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naturalistic research |
Research in an investigator simply observes some naturally occurring behavior and does not make a change in the situation |
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Abnormal behavior |
behavior that causes people to experience distress and prevents them from functioning in their daily lives |
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formulae for abnormal behavior (AB) |
AB = P(4D +u) where p Stands for persistent . d d ( dangerous, distressful dysfunctional, Deviant) u= ( unjustified)
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Authoritative parenting |
they are firm and set limits for their children.they often tell children the reasons for rules .They also set clear goals and encourage their children's independence. Children raised with authoritative tend to happy and successful., likable , self-reliant and independent. |
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Uninvolved parenting |
tend to be neglectful.They show little interest in their children. They are emotionally detached from their parents. They view parenting US noting more than providing food ,clothing and shelter. such children are indifferent, rejecting behavior |
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Permissive Parenting |
P Parents don't offer much discipline. they give their children relaxed or inconsistent direction and although they are warm , require little of them They may be few consequences for misbehavior because parents have an attitude that kids will be kids Permissive takes more of a friend role than parent role they often have low self -esteem immature,moody |
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Authoritarian |
are rigid and punitive. is where parents establish the rules and expect children to follow them without exception.children have little to no involvement in problem solving challenges. instead parents expect that children should follow all the rules of all time if the children challenged the rules they are usually told because, I say so. unlockable, unfriendly,withdrawn hostile |
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case study |
An in-depth intensive investigation of an individual or small group of people. |
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survey |
research in which people chosen to represent a larger population are asked a series of questions about their behavior ,Thoughts,or attitudes |
