compensable job factors

the factors used to determine the pay rate of a particular job, commonly including skills, effort, or education required; amount of responsibility entailed; and working conditions. The identification of such factors is the basis of the factor-comparison method and the point method of job evaluation.

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Psychology term of the day

March 15th 2025

mind–body intervention

therapeutic approaches that focus on harnessing the power of the mind to bring about change in the body or achieve reduction of symptoms of disease or disorder. The various techniques used include relaxation training (e.g., autogenic training, progressive relaxation), meditation, prayer, and creative arts therapy. See also complementary and alternative medicine.