Glossary C
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Controlled observation is defined as an observational method in which the clinician/therapist exerts a certain amount of purposeful control over the events being observed. Controlled observation may be preferred in situations where a behavior does not occur very often on its own or where normal events are likely to draw the patient outside the observer's range. Controlled observation, moreover is a research method similar to naturalistic observation in which carefully planned observations are made in real-life settings, except that the investigator/therapist/clinician exerts a degree of control over the events being observed. Controlled observation is also known as Analogue Behavioral Observation.
Controlled performance technique refers to an assessment procedure in which the clinician places individuals in carefully controlled performance situations and collects data on their performance/behaviors, their emotional reactions which is subjectively rated, and/or varieties of psychophysiological indices.
Deutsch: Kontrolliertes Denken / Español: Pensamiento Controlado / Português: Pensamento Controlado / Français: Pensée Contrôlée / Italiano: Pensiero Controllato /
In the psychology context, controlled thinking refers to deliberate, effortful, and conscious mental processes used to understand information, solve problems, and make decisions. Unlike automatic thinking, which is fast, unconscious, and requires little effort, controlled thinking demands cognitive resources and attention. It allows individuals to analyze situations critically, reflect on complex ideas, plan future actions, and override impulsive responses. Controlled thinking is central to many cognitive tasks, including reasoning, decision-making, and self-regulation.