decompensation

decompensation

n. a breakdown in an individual’s defense mechanisms, resulting in progressive loss of normal functioning or worsening of psychiatric symptoms.

Related Terms

dissociative barriers

dissociative barriers the psychological mechanisms that pre...

productivity

productivity n. 1. the relationship between the...

biosocial

biosocial adj. pertaining to the interplay or mingling of b...

Internet meme

Internet meme see meme.

stimulus function

stimulus function 1. the role of a stimulus in evoking a re...

self-management therapy

self-management therapy see self-control therapy.

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter D

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z