Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. dilemma

dilemma

dilemma

n. a situation necessitating a choice between two equally desirable or undesirable alternatives. Psychologists, economists, or sociologists may invent dilemmas and present them to individuals or groups to study decision making. See ethical dilemma; prisoner’s dilemma; social dilemma.

Related Terms

Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS)

Sorry, "civilian-health-and-medical-program-of-the-uniformed-services-champus" i...

nonjudgmental approach

nonjudgmental approach in psychotherapy, the presentation o...

exercise

exercise n. a form of physical activity that is planned, re...

meridional amblyopia

meridional amblyopia an abnormal condition, caused by astig...

price–quality relationship

price–quality relationship the real or perceived relationsh...

conceptual disorder

conceptual disorder a disturbance in the thinking process o...

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

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact