temporal precedence

in establishing cause–effect relationships between two variables, the principle that the cause must be shown to have occurred before the effect. Two other requirements are those of covariation and nonspuriousness (i.e., there are no plausible alternative explanations for the observed relationship).

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Psychology term of the day

November 28th 2024

resocialization

n. the process of enabling individuals with mental disorders to resume appropriate interpersonal activities and behaviors and, generally, to participate in community life through more adaptive attitudes and skills.