Glossary D

Glossary D

Discovery learning refer to instruction based on encouraging students to discover or construct knowledge for themselves; learning based on insight and understanding. Discovery learning is also defined as the acquisition of new information or knowledge largely because of the learner’s own efforts. Discovery learning is often associated with Bruner and is contrasted with Reception learning. (see Reception learning.)

Discrediting information refers to
information which is inconsistent with the managed impressions being communicated in a given

Deutsch: Diskrepanz / Español: Discrepancia / Português: Discrepância / Français: Discrepance / Italiano: Discrepanza

Discrepancy in the psychology context refers to a difference or inconsistency between two or more elements, such as behaviors, thoughts, feelings, or expectations. Understanding discrepancies is crucial for various psychological theories and practices, as they often influence motivation, self-perception, and behavior.

Discrepancy in desire is defined as differences in levels of sexual desire in a couple.

Discrepancy of sexual desire refers to a sexual disorder in which the partners have considerably different levels of sexual desire.

Discrepancy principle refers to the idea that infants are most attentive to slightly novel stimuli.

Discrete emotions theory is defined as a Theory of emotions which specifies that specific emotions are biologically programmed, accompanied by distinct sets of bodily and facial cues, and discriminable from early in life

Discrete trial training refers to a training and learning strategy where learning is measured by the number of correct trials over a specific timeframe.