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individualistic reward structure

a performance setting structured in such a way that rewards are assigned on the basis of individual achievement and the success or failure of each person is independent of the success or failure of any other individual. Compare competitive reward structure; cooperative reward structure.

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December 27th 2024

process–reactive

process–reactive

adj. relating to a disease model of schizophrenia based on the distinction between gradual and acute onset of symptoms. Process schizophrenia is marked by a long-term gradual deterioration before the disease is manifest, whereas reactive schizophrenia is associated with a rapid onset of symptoms after a relatively normal premorbid period.