monotherapy

n. the use of a single method or approach to treat a particular disorder or presenting symptom, as opposed to the use of a combination of methods. An example is the use of only pharmacotherapy, instead of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy in combination, to treat depression.

Browse dictionary 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

Psychology term of the day

January 29th 2025

single-factor design

see one-way design.