denotative meaning

the objective or literal meaning of a word or phrase as opposed to its connotative meaning, which includes the various ideas and emotions that it suggests within a particular culture. For example, the word father denotes “male parent” but may connote a range of ideas involving protection, authority, and love.

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Psychology term of the day

January 30th 2025

functional communication training

a behavior therapy technique used with children and adults diagnosed with developmental impairments, such as autism or intellectual disability, who are exhibiting aggressive, self-injurious, or highly disruptive behavior. The technique assesses the function that the negative behavior serves and uses positive reinforcement to replace it with more appropriately adaptive communication or behavior that meets the same need.