Glossary D

Glossary D

double bind communication refers to the practice of transmitting conflicting messages that was thought to cause Schizophrenia according to n obsolete, unsupported theory

Double depression refers to a severe mood disorder typified by major depressive episodes superimposed over a background of Dysthymic disorder ; a co-existence of Dysthymic disorder and major depressive disorder Double depression is an instance in which a major depressive episode is superimposed on the subject’s previous Dysthymic disorder.

Double dissociation refers to a logical progression of scientific assumptions in localizing functional areas in the brain. For example, if symptom A appears with lesions in brain str

A Double dissociation of function refers to a technique in which opposite behaviors are elicited by two (2) different tasks from different areas of functioning (see Converging operations)

Double insanity which is also known as Communicated insanity, Shared psychotic disorder, Infectious insanity, and Folie à deux refers to the slow development of a delusion as a result of being in a symbiotic relationship in which the subordinate party develops the delusion held by the dominant party.

Double standard means applying different standards for judging the appropriateness of male and female sexual behavior ; condemning women more than men for the same sexual behavior, for example, premarital sex (with men premarital sex is okay , but not for women). It is the the view that sexual behavior that is appropriate for members of one sex is less appropriate for the other

Double technique is defined as a role in which an auxiliary takes the part of the protagonist and expresses his/her perception of the protagonist's thoughts or feelings.

Double-bind is defined as a case in which an individual is told two (2) contradictory messages by an important figure in his or her life, such that every response he or she makes with regard to that figure is wrong. Double-bind situations, at one time were believed to contribute to the development of Schizophrenia.