Glossary D

Deutsch: Abweichung / Español: Desviación / Português: Desvio / Français: Déviation / Italiano: Deviazione /

Deviation refers to the movement of a body part towards the extreme in its range of motion; usually associated with risk of injury.

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Deutsch: Abweichungs-IQ / Español: CI de desviación / Português: QI de desvio / Français: QI de déviation / Italiano: QI di deviazione /

Deviation IQ refers to an IQ obtained statistically from a person's relative standing in his or her age group, that is, how far above or below average the person's score was relative to other scores. Deviation IQ is a method of constructing IQ scores that compares a child's performance to that of other children the same age; contrast with mental age.

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Deviation IQ score is defined as an intelligence test score that reflects how well or poorly a person performs compared with others of the same age.

Devil’s advocate refers to a group member who intentionally provides an opposing opinion to that expressed by the leader or the majority of the group.

Deutsch: Hingabe / Español: Devoción / Português: Devoção / Français: Dévouement / Italiano: Devozione

In the context of psychology, devotion refers to a profound emotional commitment or loyalty to a cause, activity, or another person. It involves strong feelings of enthusiasm, loyalty, and a willingness to sacrifice personal needs for the sake of the devoted object or individual.

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Dexamethasone suppression test (DST) refers to a method of testing neuroendocrine functioning by injecting the individual with Dexamethasone, which in normal individuals results in the suppression of cortisol.

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Dexamethasone suppression test (DST) is defined as a method of testing neuroendocrine functioning by injecting the individual with Dexamethasone, which in normal individuals results in the suppression of cortisol.

Deutsch: Geschicklichkeit / Español: Destreza / Português: Destreza / Français: Dextérité / Italiano: Destrezza

Dexterity in psychology refers to the skill and ease with which an individual can perform tasks, especially those involving the hands and fingers. This concept is not limited to physical movements but also includes cognitive and motor skills that enable precise and efficient task execution.

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