Glossary D

Glossary D

directionality refers to possibility that when two (2) variables, A and B, are correlated variable A causes variable B or variable B causes variable A.

Directionality problem means not knowing which of the variables was the cause and which the is effect from a correlational observation. Moreover, Directionality problem is a correlational study can establish that two variables are related; that is, that changes in one variable tend to be accompanied by changes in the other variable.

Directive approach refers to a strategy to assist the achievement of a goal through direct instruction.

Deutsch: Direkt Beobachtbar / Español: Directamente Observable / Português: Diretamente Observável / Français: Directement Observable / Italian: Direttamente Osservabile

Directly Observable refers to behaviors, actions, or phenomena in psychology that can be seen, measured, and verified without inference or interpretation. This term is often contrasted with internal processes such as thoughts or emotions, which are not directly visible and require subjective reporting.

Director is defined as the person who manages the participants in a Psychodrama. The Director initiates and organizes a Psychodrama and works with the protagonist, auxiliaries, and the audience.

The prefix "dis-" can be used in various psychological terms to indicate a separation, disconnection, or negation of a concept or behavior.

Disability refers to a long-lasting physical, mental, or emotional condition. This condition can make it difficult for a person to do activities such as walking, climbing stairs, dressing, bathing, learning, or remembering.

Deutsch: Psychologie der Behinderung / Español: Psicología de la Discapacidad / Português: Psicologia da Deficiência / Français: Psychologie du Handicap / Italiano: Psicologia della Disabilità

In the psychology context, disability psychology refers to a specialized field that focuses on understanding the psychological aspects of living with a disability. This includes examining the impact of physical, sensory, intellectual, or psychiatric disabilities on an individual's mental health, well-being, and quality of life. It also encompasses the study of societal attitudes towards disability, the psychological effects of stigma and discrimination, and the development of interventions to support individuals with disabilities in achieving optimal psychological functioning.