Glossary C

Glossary C

Conversion model refers to information inconsistent with a stereotype that leads to a radical change in the stereotype

Conversion or reparative therapy refers to any one of a number of treatments designed to turn lesbians, gays and bisexuals (LGBs) into heterosexuals.

Conversion reaction refers to a disorder in which a psychological disturbance takes a physical form, such as when arms or legs are paralyzed and there is no physiological explanation.

Conversion theory refers to Serge Moscovici’s conceptual analysis of the cognitive and interpersonal processes that mediate the direct and indirect impact of a consistent minority on the majority.

Convert communicators refer to people perceived as credible sources because they are arguing against their own previously held attitudes and behaviors.

Conviction are beliefs that are important to a person and that evoke strong emotion. According to Nietzsche, Conviction are beliefs that are thought to correspond to some absolute truth and, as such, are immutable and dangerous. Please see also Opinions.

Convincing differences when every pair of adjacent conditions must be divided; every condition must be stable.

- Conwy Lloyd Morgan (1852 - 1936) : Conwy Lloyd Morgan refers to an early comparative Psychologist who believed that there is a gradation of consciousness among animal species.He observed their naturally occurring behavior to infer the cognitive processes used by various animals