Glossary C

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Chaining is one of the principles involved in the operant conditioning theory of learning. In the form of learning called "chaining" the subject is required to make a series of responses in a definite order. For example, a sequence of correct turns in a maze is to be mastered, or a list of words is to be learned in specific sequence. Moreover, Chaining is a series of responses in which each response leads to the next.

Challenge for cause refers to a request made by an attorney that a potential juror be removed from the jury panel because he or she is clearly biased and will be unable to hear the case fairly

Challenger refers to the natural helper style in which the therapist likes to push and confront a client into viewing the world differently.

Challenging absolutes are statements that include words such as "everyone", "never", "no one", and "always" are often exaggerations which Therapists point out to the client.

English: Chamber / Español: Cámara / Português: Câmara / Français: Chambre / Italiano: Camera

In the context of psychology, a chamber often refers to a controlled environment used for experiments or observations. These chambers are designed to study behavior under regulated conditions and are common in behavioral and cognitive psychology.

In the psychology context, the chameleon effect refers to the unconscious mimicry of the postures, mannerisms, facial expressions, and other behaviors of one's interaction partners. This phenomenon highlights the human tendency to unconsciously imitate others, which can play a significant role in social interactions, contributing to rapport and empathy between individuals. The term was popularized by research conducted by Chartrand and Bargh (1999), who demonstrated that individuals tend to mimic the behaviors of others without realizing it, much like a chameleon changes its color to match its environment.

The term championships (in the plural) is often used to refer to tournament competitions, either using a knockout format, such as at Wimbledon and other championships in tennis, or a mixed format with a group stage followed by knockout rounds, such as used in the European Football Championships.

Chancre refers to a small, red-brown sore that results from syphilis infection; the sore is actually the site at which the bacteria entered the body; a painless, ulcerlike lesion with a hard, raised edge that is a symptom of syphilis. Chancre is pronounced "SHANK-er".