nondirective play therapy

a form of play therapy based on the principle that a child has the capacity to revise his or her own attitudes and behavior. The therapist provides a variety of play materials and either assumes a friendly, interested role without giving direct suggestions or interpretations or engages the child in conversation that focuses on the child’s present feelings and present life situations. The therapist’s accepting attitude encourages the child to try new and more appropriate ways of dealing with problems.

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Psychology term of the day

March 13th 2025

fast muscle fiber

a type of muscle fiber found in skeletal muscle that contracts rapidly but fatigues readily. Compare slow muscle fiber.