Applied Behaviour Psychology
A psychology based on understanding the principles of the behaviour on the person in a social environment. This field of study takes great interest in the emotions and every aspect of information, going through the body. In this field of study, It is important to know how emotions can control multiple aspects of someone's daily life and how to control this by applying techniques based on the principle of learning. The usage of this glossary is used for academic purpose to help students apprehend the concepts used in this type of psychology.
chronic stress : A response to an emotional pressure suffered for a prolonged period of time in which the victim possess little to no control.
Corticosteroids : One of the different variety of steroid hormones produced by the body in reaction to a immune, stress or regulation of inflamation problem.
Endocrine system : It's a complex system made of different glands around the body which interacts with each other through the circulatory system and makes sure the hormones are delivered throughout the body.
hypothalamus : Part of the brain who's main function is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system and is responsible of the regulation of certain metabolic processes.
radical behaviourism : It refers to the philosophy behind the behavior without the aspect of feelings, thinking and other that could obstruct the rationality.
post traumatic stress disorder : Also, commonly known as PTSD, it a mental disorder developed after a traumatic experience to the person's life.
licensed professional counselor : Doctoral or master's graduate that has been trained in the health service provider to help the individual.
Insomnia : It is a sleep disorder, that troubles the persons sleep.
sleep apnea : A sleep disorder that makes the one suffering from it pause his breathing during the night that can cause loud snoring.
systematic desensitization : A graduate exposure therapy that helps to combat phobias by facing it, in different circumstances.
classical conditioning : Learning procedure that uses an already acquired stimulus to reflect that effect on a neutral stimulus.
generality : The term generality must be used on a medical procedure that can used on variety of different environments, with long-lasting effects for more than one behaviour.
temporal locus : The amount of time occupied for the behaviour in each instance; how long they last.
fading : Using a prompt to help the patient gain levels. Eventually, the prompt usage decrease so the patient can deal with problem without the usage of a prompt.
Autism spectrum : A wide variety of psychological disorder that reduce the communication and interaction. Usually recognized between the age of 1 or 2.
mental disorder : Behavioural or illness that causes distress or impairment of personal functioning. That may lapse over time and occur multiple times.
disability : Functional impairment that can be cognitive, physical, mental or sensory that causes disadvantages.
extinction : It's a fading or non-reinforced conditioned response a behavioral phenomenon that can be observed.
Operant conditioning : Learning procedure that is rewarded through punishment or reinforcement.
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