Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Alienist
The term "Alienist" was heading for obsolescence until it was returned to a position of some prominence by the 1994 book "The Alienist" by the historian/novelist Caleb Carr.
Fee system
Fee system is defined as a system used in some rural areas, in which the county government pays a modest amount of money for each prisoner per day as an operating budget.
Encouragement of affect
Encouragement of affect refers to expression of painful emotions that is encouraged so that the therapist can show understanding and explore ways to remedy the situation.
Associative visual agnosia
Associative visual agnosia refers to a visual problem having to do with difficulty in assigning meaning to an object.