Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. elder neglect

elder neglect

elder neglect

the failure of a caregiver to provide needed care to an older adult. Extreme neglect in the form of abandonment can occur when the caregiver deserts the older adult in need. See elder abuse.

Related Terms

omnipotent therapist

omnipotent therapist see prestige suggestion.

linguistic relativity

linguistic relativity the observation that languages differ...

psychosexual trauma

psychosexual trauma a frightening, degrading, or otherwise...

terminal link

terminal link see concurrent-chains procedure.

dysphemia

dysphemia n. a disorder of phonation, articulation, or hear...

tight culture

tight culture a homogeneous social group whose members have...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter E

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

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact