Glossary D
Glossary D
Distribution errors is defined as rating errors in which a rater will use only a certain part of a rating scale when evaluating employee performance.
Disulfiram which is known popularly as Antabuse is a medication used in the treatment of alcoholism that inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) and causes severe physical reactions when combined with alcohol.
Diurnal cortisol rhythm (DCR) refers to the predictable daily pattern of cortisol secretion regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. In quick-reference terms, DCR is a biological timing construct: cortisol is typically highest shortly after waking and declines across the day, reaching its lowest levels at night.
DCR is not only a "stress” concept. It is also a metabolic timing signal that interacts with sleep, appetite regulation, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and mood. In women, DCR is commonly discussed alongside conditions involving hormonal and metabolic dysregulation, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), depression, and chronic insomnia.
Deutsch: Divergenz / Español: Divergencia / Português: Divergência / Français: Divergence / Italiano: Divergenza
Divergence in the psychology context refers to the process or tendency of individuals, groups, or ideas to move in different directions, leading to variations in thoughts, behaviours, or outcomes. It is commonly associated with creativity, problem-solving, and cognitive development, as well as with social or developmental differences.