Glossary D

Glossary D

Delphi technique refers to a group performance method that involves repeated assessment of members’ opinions through surveys and questionnaires as opposed to face-to-face meetings.

Delta alcoholism refers to a drinking pattern characterized by an inability to abstain from alcohol.

Delta sleep refers to slow wave sleep, stages 3 and 4 of NREM sleep.

Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide (DSIP) refers to a small protein that causes deed sleep when injected into animals

Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide (DSIP) refers to a small protein that causes deed sleep when injected into animals

Delta waves refer to brain waves with a high amplitude and a frequency of less than 4 cycles per second that are produced during deep sleep

- Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-9-THC) : Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol refers to a chemical found in the leaves of marijuana plants

- Delta-9–THC (Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) : Delta-9–THC also known as Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol is the principal active cannabinoid in marijuana responsible for the psychoactive effects