psychosocial therapy

psychological treatment designed to help an individual with emotional or behavioral disturbances adjust to situations that require social interaction with members of the family, work group, community, or any other social unit.

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Psychology term of the day

October 18th 2024

subject of consciousness

1. the observing ego, or “I.” See also nominative self; self as observer.

2. the subject matter, or contents, of conscious experience. Compare object of consciousness.