Glossary D

Glossary D

Donders A reaction refers to a reaction time task in which one stimulus is linked with one response

Donders B reaction refers to a reaction time task in which there are two (2) or more responses, each linked to its own stimulus

Donnybrook is defined as a brawl, a free-for-all. Donnybrook is after a suburb in Dublin, Ireland where an annual fair called Donnybrook Fair was held until 1855. This Donnybrook Fair was known for its alcohol-fueled brawls.

Donor card is defined as a document whereby individuals can indicate their willingness to donate organs and/or tissues in the event of their deaths; in some American States these cards are printed on the reverse side of automobile driver's licenses

Donor insemination is defined as the process by which a fertile woman conceives with the aid of sperm from an unknown donor

Donor IVF refers to the transfer of a donor's ovum, fertilized in a laboratory dish, to the uterus of another woman.

Doolally means irrational, deranged, or insane.

Deutsch: Tür / Español: Puerta / Português: Porta / Français: Porte / Italiano: Porta

Door in psychology is a metaphor often used to represent barriers, opportunities, and transitions. It can symbolize the threshold between different states of mind, experiences, or stages in life. Psychologists might use the concept of a "door" to help patients understand personal boundaries, opportunities for change, or the process of moving from one mental state to another.