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androgynygender role identity where an individual possesses both male and female (personality) characteristics.
negative cognitive triadperspective seen in depressed people in which they have negative views of themselves, of the world, and of the future
public territorya type of territory where there is a low amount of occupation and perception of ownership, for instance a beach.
certificationA certificate given by a State or National Board to attest to a particular standard to practice a particular kind of counseling.
acting outThe behavioral manifestations of a person’s inner conflicts and/or feelings.
chlorpromazineantipsychotic drug
side effectsUnwanted effects from taking mediation.
wraparound servicesaspects of a treatment program that address difficult-to-treat problems, such as finding childcare while in treatment, arranging for proper housing, and finding employment.
empowered multiplesMost often, it refers to multiples who do not take a victim stance and who are not overly dependent on psychotherapy to the point that they become enmeshed in the therapy culture
prescribing onsite psychiatrist modela model for a substance abuse treatment agency that includes on its staff a psychiatrist who works onsite from 4 to 16 hours a week
ethical hedonismthe view that individuals engage in moral behaviour, such as altruism, because it provides some personal advantage.
anti-depressantMedication for the treatment of depression
pro-attitudinal behavioura tendency for people to behave in a manner that is consistent, with existing, underlying attitudes.
postmortem intervalPMI
psychosocialinvolving a person's psychological well-being, as well as housing, employment, family, and other social aspects of life circumstances.
self-actualizationfulfillment of one's potential for love, creativity, and meaning
fantasy bondThe belief that a parent and a child are one and can not die.
collectivistic culturescultures that value group loyalty, prefer group to individual decisions and where the needs of the group outweigh the concerns of the individual.
graduate workStudy in a college at the graduate level.
radiusThe outer and shorter of the two human forearm bones.
collaborationin the context of treatment programs, collaboration is distinguished from consultation by the formal quality of the collaborative agreement, such as a memorandum of understanding or a service contract, which documents the roles and responsibilities each party will assume in a continuing relationship.
visual hallucinationvisual perception of something that is not actually present
strong-campbell vocational testA career interest test.
mtcsee Modified Therapeutic Community
multiple baseline designtype of study in which an intervention is given to the same individual but begun in different settings or is given to different individuals but at different points in time and in which the effects of the intervention are systematically observed
counter balancingthe systematic variation of the order of presentation of the levels of the independent variable (eg
cranial nerveA nerve that carries sensory and motor output for the head and neck region
inhibition1) In reference to neurons, it is a synaptic message that prevents the recipient cell from firing
semantic memorygeneral memories that involve general knowledge of the world, including facts.
estrogensA group of sex hormones found more abundantly in females than males
carfThe Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.  This is the national accrediting body that surveys CPC’s programs and business practices every three years to ensure that we are providing efficient, effective, high quality services backed by sound organizational management. 
geneticinherited; having to do with information that is passed from parents to children through genes in sperm and egg cells.
immune systemAn immune system is a system of biological structures and processes within an organism that protects against disease by identifying and killing pathogens and tumor cells.
assumptionsomething taken for granted as being true.
aidssee acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
ptsdsee posttraumatic stress disorder
assessmenta basic assessment consists of gathering key information and engaging in a process with the client that enables the counselor to understand the client's readiness for change, problem areas, COD diagnosis, disabilities, and strengths
cultA journalistic term for an unorthodox system of religious beliefs and ritual that scholars of religion refrain from using.
electrophoresisA technique used to separate DNA fragments
tardive dyskinesianeurological disorder marked by involuntary movements of the tongue, face, mouth, or jaw, resulting from taking neuroleptic drugs
multiple personality disorderPrior to the recovered-memory movement and its subsequent scandals and lawsuits, anyone who was found in therapy to be multiple supposedly had MPD
medication noncomplianceNot following a doctor's recommendation
defense mechanismsstrategies the ego uses to disguise or transform unconscious wishes
dysfunctionalfunctioning incorrectly or abnormally.
amyotrophic lateral sclerosisAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a serious neurological disease that causes muscle weakness, disability and eventually death
insiderA person in a multiple system or group
antigenA substance, alien to the body, that triggers the formation of an antibody.
dementiaVarious mental impairment conditions.
littleUsed as a noun, a young person in a multiple system
down syndromeA condition that typically occurs when, at the time of conception, an extra copy of chromosome 21 is present in the egg
victimSomeone who has been abused
light therapytreatment for seasonal affective disorder that involves exposure to bright lights during the winter months
serratedSaw-like
accessibilityin long-term memory, the principle that remembering and forgetting are dependent on effective retrieval; without the proper cues, information which exists in long-term memory may not be accessible.
physiologicalPertaining to the physical part of a person.
genotypethe genetic code which is inherited and carried in DNA.
intractable vomittingIntractable vomiting is a condition that is best described as the repeated vomiting that is resistant to any medical treatment
immune systemsystem that protects the body from disease-causing microorganisms and affects susceptibility to diseases
epoxide hydrolaseenzyme that hydrolyzes epoxide groups that may be introduced into xenobiotic molecules by cytochrome P450; 4.4.3
non-ionic diffusionThe transport across membranes of an ionizable drug molecule in its non-ionized form; 3.4.7
attention spanThe ability to stay on task for an extended period of time.
carbon monoxidecarbon monoxideFunction: noun: a colorless odorless very toxic gas CO that burns to carbon dioxide with a blue flame and is formed as a product of the incomplete combustion of carbon
service integrationno one set of treatment interventions constitutes integrated treatment
symbiosisa relationship between two animals where each animal benefits.
assassinsFrom the eleventh through the thirteenth century, a sect of Shiite Muslims called the Assassins used assassination as a tool for purifying the Muslim religion
indentAn impression left on paper caused by the force from a pen tip.
advanced programa treatment program that has the capacity to provide integrated substance abuse and mental health treatment for clients with COD
botanyThe scientific study if plants, relevant to forensics in terms of plant matter found at a crime scene or on an item of evidence.
serologyThe analysis of bodily fluids such as blood, saliva and semen.
hydantoinsHydantoins act on the cell membrane of neurons in the cortex of the brain
allergyReaction of the specific immune system against drugs or other allergens such as pollen, foodstuffs or microbial macromolecules leading to formation of allergen-specific antibodies or lymphocytes and clinical symptoms upon repeated allergen exposure; 1.2.3
spinocerebellar ataxiaThis condition is a degenerative, progressive, genetic disease which affects both the brain and spinal cord, causing difficulty with coordination
biased samplinga sample of participants is not representative of the population from which it was taken, and thus is likely to over-represent one group (e.g
variablemeasurable factor or characteristic that can vary within an individual, between individuals, or both
beloved objectA person that another has projected their self love onto.
buffersterm used in social influence research to refer to any aspect of a situation that protects people from having to confront the consequences of their actions.
phobiaA persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that results in a compelling desire to avoid the dreaded object, activity, or situation (the phobic stimulus).
nutritional deficiencyAny deficiency of the nutrients that are required to sustain human life
immunityAbility to resist infection and to heal
asymptomaticRefers to infection or disease without signs of illness
psychological gamesMind games and power games.
critical valuethe value that is compared with the observed (calculated) value in an inferential statistical test
intermittent explosive disorderFailure to resist aggressive impulses and the person often displays extremely aggressive behaviors that are grossly out of proportion to the issue at hand
nausea and vomitingNausea is an uneasiness of the stomach that often precedes vomiting
slurred speecha sign of depressant intoxication
automatic processinga rapid mental operation that does not involve conscious awareness and often improves with practice, e.g
benign tumordisinhibited growth of clonal cells that remains local and confined within a clear anatomical boundary (often a connective tissue capsule)
mentalrefers to the mind, the collective aspects of intellect and consciousness.
codsee co-occurring disorders
adaptationa feature of an organism that has been shaped by natural selection so that it enhances the fitness of its possessor
ionotropic receptorsynonymous with ligand-gated ion channel
delusions of thought insertionbeliefs that one's thoughts are being controlled by outside forces
need for treatmentlegal criterion operationalized as a signed certificate by two physicians stating that a person requires treatment but will not agree to it voluntarily; formerly a sufficient cause to hospitalize the person involuntarily and force him or her to undergo treatment
altruismas with animal altruism, this involves some cost to the altruist and some benefit to the recipient
ph.d.Doctor of Philosophy.
physicalThe abuse is shown by stepping over the person’s boundaries in a physical manner such as hitting.
disabilityThe Australian Public Service Commission recognises two definitions:
dissociationThe subjective feeling of being out of touch with ones feelings, thoughts, or conscious awareness of self.
basal membranethin layer composed of proteins and proteoglycans to which endothelial or epithelial cells adhere
caffeinechemical compound with stimulant effects
remissiona state in which a mental or physical disorder has been overcome or a disease process halted.
excitatorythat tends to excite or causes excitation.
predictive validityan indicator of validity based on whether a test can accurately predict future performance on the measure in question.
aminoglycosidesThe aminoglycosides comprise a group of antibiotics that kill bacteria by interfering with the synthesis of protein in the bacterial wall, causing disruption of intracellular contents and cell death
learning disabilitylearning disabilityFunction: noun: any of various disorders (as dyslexia or dysgraphia) that interfere with an individual's ability to learn resulting in impaired functioning in verbal language, reasoning, or academic skills (as reading, writing, and mathematics) and are thought to be caused by difficulties in processing and integrating information
capillarytiny blood vessels between arteries and veins
remissionA period of time during which all or some of the symptoms of a disease have disappeared or decreased in severity
distributionsee drug distribution
hepatitisan inflammation of the liver, with accompanying liver cell damage and risk of death
shinglesAn acute infection caused by the herpes zoster virus, the same virus as causes chickenpox
tolerancecondition of experiencing less and less effect from the same dose of a substance
supervised livingA slightly lower level of service than Long-Term Rehabilitation, provided in CPC’s residential treatment facilities. 
attention deficit/hyperactivity disordera persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequently displayed and more serious than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development.
intubationThe process of inserting a tube into a patient′s lungs to help with breathing.
delusionsFixed beliefs that have no basis in reality.
apoptosisprogrammed cell death
barbiturate hypnoticsSome barbiturates are useful in preventing epileptic seizures
trophic factorsSmall proteins in the brain that are necessary for the development, function, and survival of specific groups of neurons.
magnetoencephalographyA technique that can quantitatively measure the strength of activity in various regions of the brain at millisecond resolution.
spiritualityA belief that there is meaning in life, which is highly idiosyncratic.
experimenta test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.
rejection sensitivitytendency to be hypervigilant and overreactive to signs of rejection from others
taboosomething that is avoided, banned, or not allowed because of a cultural belief.
unfalsifiablea theory or hypothesis is unfalsifiable if it cannot be disproved by data and thus cannot be used to make predictions.
genotypeA pattern of genetic information that is unique to an individual or group
workplace stressorsaspects of the working environment (e.g
efficacystrength of a drug's functional effect at saturating concentrations; 2.1, 2.7
halfway housesliving facilities that offer people with long-term mental health problems the opportunity to live in a structured, supportive environment while they are trying to reestablish employment and ties to family and friends
epilepsyEpilepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions
mature loveHealthy love with good boundaries.
motor neuronA neuron that carries information from the central nervous system to muscle.
power strugglefight for prominence.
heart rateheart rateFunction: noun: a measure of cardiac activity usu
aliquotA portion of a specimen used for testing.
disease-modifying drugsDisease-modifying therapies have been shown in clinical trials to modify the course of MS
arthritisRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints, and can also cause inflammation of the tissue around the joints, as well as in other organs in the body
binge drinkingDrinking excessively at times, but not daily.
tangential thoughtsThoughts that do not stay on one subject for any length of time.
prescription drugprescription drugFunction: noun: a drug that can be obtained only by means of a physician's prescription
stressa mismatch between the perceived demands of the environment and an organisms perceived ability to cope.
autokinetic effectan optical illusion experienced when a person in a totally dark room sees a stationary spot of light appearing to move.
taste aversionrefers to a type of learning formed after one trial, whereby an association is formed between feelings of sickness and (usually) a particular food, resulting in an avoidance of the food.
diencephalona part of the forebrain, containing the thalamus and the hypothalamus.
cnssee central nervous system
positive resultDrug detected at or above the threshold of a test.
analgesicpain killer, pain-killing; 3.4.6
heredityThe transmission of qualities from ancestors.
durham rulelegal principle stating that the presence of a mental disorder is sufficient to absolve an individual of responsibility for a crime
crystallised intelligenceknowledge and skills already acquired by a person, e.g
false selfIn dysfunctional family theory, that part of the self that feels deeply flawed and shamed.
operationthe act of something being carried out.
anti-social personality disorderA psychiatric condition characterized by chronic behavioral and social problems which often involves criminal behaviour.
psychologistmeans a person who by years of study, training and experience has achieved professional recognition and standing in the field of clinical psychology.
acupressure pointsThe same points on the body as acupuncture points.
double-blind clinical studyA study in which neither the subjects (i.e
stigmaa negative association attached to some activity or condition
sex differencescommonly observed differences between males and females, that may be primary (associated with reproduction), secondary (biological, but not associated with reproduction) and differences of mental, emotional or behavioural characteristics.
bar chartthis is used to display nominal data and average scores in the form of a graph
clinicianAny health professional engaged in direct client or patient contact.
xyy syndromea chromosomal abnormality where there are three sex chromosomes
igm anti-hbcA subclass of the hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb or anti-HBc).  Positivity indicates recent infection with HBV (less than 6 months).  Its presence indicates acute infection.
fluid intelligencean abstract form of intelligence that includes the ability to analyse complex relationships, reason and find solutions to problems.
shotgun blastingA dysfunctional communication technique of discussing too many issues at one time.
drug absorptionuptake of a drug from the compartment of application (for example the digestive tract) into the blood plasma; 3.2
medianBeing neither multiple nor singlet
social loafingthe phenomenon in which people working together on a task tend to contribute less individual effort than they would if working alone.
stress management techniquesStress may be considered as any physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental unrest and that may be a factor in disease causation.
phantom painPain that follows some amputations
emphysemaEmphysema is a lung condition featuring an abnormal accumulation of air in the lung's many tiny air sacs, a tissue called alveoli
auditory fatigueoccurs on exposure to intense sounds which cause a persistent reduction in apparent loudness.
circumstantialityA term used to describe speech that is indirect and delayed in reaching the point because of unnecessary, tedious details, and parenthetic remarks.
hormonechemical that carries messages throughout the body, potentially affecting a person's mood, level of energy, and reaction to stress
intakeAn initial appointment where new clients meet with an MHP (see definition below) to provide basic information about themselves and their concerns.
clubhouseA psychosocial rehabilitation program designed to provide a welcoming community for mental health consumers interested in participating in meaningful work.  For more information, visit the CPC clubhouse’s web site at www.wallingfordhouse.org.
self-efficacy beliefsbeliefs that one can engage in the behaviors necessary to overcome a situation
case studya detailed description of a single individual, typically used to provide information on the person's history and to aid in interpreting the person's behaviour.
willthe capability of conscious choice and decision and intention.  Nietzsche defines will similarly to the "any internally motivated action" usage, but more narrowly
temperamentaspects of personality that exist at birth and are believed to be as a result of genetic influences.
infectiousable to spread by an agent such as a virus or bacterium.
geneThe segment of DNA that codes for the production of a particular protein.
long-term rehabilitationHighest level of care available in CPC's residential treatment facilities, for individuals who require intensive supervision and assistance completing activities of daily living.
cervicobrachial syndromeCervicobrachial syndrome is a nonspecific term describing some combination of pain, numbness, weakness, and swelling in the region of the neck and shoulder.
aphasiaimpaired ability to produce and comprehend language
mitotic-inhibiting chemotherapy drugsMitotic-inhibiting drugs act during a specific point in cell division (mitosis) known as metaphase that occurs just before the chromosomes divide and migrate to each end of the cell
hplcHigh-performance liquid chromatography
antagonistic opposition in physiological action; especially : interaction of two or more substances such that the action of any one of them on living cells or tissues is lessened.
advocacyTypically refers to activities that are used to raise the profile of an issue and mobilize the forces necessary to change public opinion, policy and practice.
ip addressThe specific numeric address of a computer.
limbic systemexists in mammals only
consultationin the context of treatment programs, consultation is a traditional type of informal relationship among treatment providers, such as a referral or a request for exchanging information.
competitive inhibitioninhibition by a drug that reversibly binds to a receptor or enzyme and displaces the physiological ligand or substrate; 2.3.1
neuronA nerve cell specialized for the transmission of information and characterized by long, fibrous projections called axons and shorter, branchlike projections called dendrites.
mental health programan organized array of services and interventions with a primary focus on treating mental health disorders, whether providing acute stabilization or ongoing treatment.
patients' rights movementmovement to ensure that mental patients retain their basic rights and to remove them from institutions and care for them in the community
pcpA hallucinogenic analgesic.
neural pathwaysThe pathway that nerve cells follow.
dystoniaDystonia is a neurological movement disorder which causes muscles to spasm and contract involuntarily
crowdmay refer to a large, cohesive gathering of individuals or to the act of coming together to form a tightly-spaced group
myelin sheathCompact fatty material that surrounds and insulates the axons of some neurons and accelerates the transmission of electrical signals.
managed health careA type of insurance plan that has a network of providers at a reduced fee.
sexual orientationpreference for sexual partners of the same or opposite sex
eyewitness testimonythe study of the accuracy of memory following an accident or crime, and an exploration of the types of errors commonly made.
ec50the concentration of a drug at which it exhibits 50% of its maximal effect; 2.7
post-traumatic stress disordera debilitating condition that often follows a terrifying physical or emotional event causing the person who survived the event to have persistent, frightening thoughts and memories, or flashbacks, of the ordeal
deliriumSevere state of mental confusion
postsynapticin a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that bears receptors for neurotransmitter released into the synaptic cleft by the presynaptic neuron.
anthropologyThe science of the origin, culture, and development of human beings
genital herpesAn inflammatory skin disease in the genital area caused by herpes simplex virus or varicella-zoster virus; an eruption of groups of deep-seated vesicles on erythematous bases
mitochondriaSmall cylindrical organelles inside cells that provide energy for the cell by converting sugar and oxygen into special energy molecules, called adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
integrated treatmentany mechanism by which treatment interventions for co-occurring disorders are combined within the context of a primary treatment relationship or service setting
vertebral columnThe column of bones, or vertebrae, that extends down the back and functions as a structural element for the body while also surrounding and protecting the spinal cord.
tight junctioncomplex protein structure that tightly connects the cytoplasmic membranes of two neighboring cells in an endothelial or epithelial cell layer and restricts the passage of fluid between the them; 3.3.2
leukemiamalignancy derived from any of the cell lines of the bone marrow
phonological disorderdisorder involving the use of speech sounds inappropriate for one's age or dialect
cognitive therapiestherapeutic approaches that focus on changing people's maladaptive thought patterns
residual limb painThe term residual limb pain typically refers to the part of the body that remains after an amputation has been performed
physiologyscientific study of the physical and chemical principles of organ function; 1.1
rna interferenceSequence-specific inhibition of gene expression at the level of mRNA, induced by double-stranded RNA sequences; 13.3.5
cross sectional samplea sample which is deliberately selected in such a way that the sample matches the population for particular characteristics, such as age and income.                                                                                                                     
depressionFeeling sad, down, blue, and hopelessness
conesphotoreceptor cells located in the centre of the retina that allow us to see colour.
observational learninglearning that occurs when a person observes the rewards and punishments of another's behavior and then behaves in accordance with the same rewards and punishments
cardiovascular systemconsists of two parts, the heart and the blood vessels
culturally competent treatmentbiopsychosocial or other treatment that is adapted to suit the special cultural beliefs, practices, and needs of a client.
operationalizationspecific manner in which variables in a study are measured or manipulated
group polarisationthe tendency for groups to shift to make more extreme decisions than decisions made independently by members of the group
quadrants of carea conceptual framework that classifies clients in four basic groups based on relative symptom severity, rather than by diagnosis.
jurisdictionThe authority to exert power legally within a specific area.
gender identityone's perception of oneself as male or female
cyany behaviour that is statistically infrequent is viewed as abnormal.
deficitin the context of substance abuse treatment, disability, or inability to function fully.
psychiatric disordersAny condition that affects ones mind
resting potentialmembrane potential in excitable cells that prevails in the absence of action potentials; 6.1.2
refractory statefunctional state of a receptor molecule, or of a cell, in which it is inactive and at the same time not amenable to activation; 2.5.5
alleleAny of multiple forms of a gene located at the same point on a particular pair of chromosomes.
validitythe extent to a test measures what it claims and was intended to measure.
interferonGroup of immune system proteins—alpha, beta and gamma—that are produced by different cells in the body
community collegeA junior or two year college.
hepatitis b blood panelThere are three common hepatitis B tests that make up the Hepatitis B Blood Panel
capsidprotein shell, usually of icosahedral symmetry, that encases the nucleic acids of a viral genome
suicideTaking one's own life or attempting to do so.
synaptic cleftThe space between two nerve cells.
muramyl-transpeptidasesee peptidoglycan
proficiency testing specimenA specimen for which the expected results are unknown to anyone in a laboratory
private paySomeone who pays all fees associated with his or her care without submitting a claim to an insurance company.
therapyTreatment of a disease.
mid-continuumSee Median
acetaldehydetoxic substance found in tobacco smoke which causes irritation of skin, eyes and respiratory tract and is thought to be associated with risk of cancer and fetal infection
private insuranceInsurance like that which is typically available to individuals or through an employer, as opposed to public insurance options such as Medicaid or Medicare.
assessmenta core function of public health involving the systematic collection and analysis of data to be used for decision making
lesionSee Plaque.
exocrine(gland) secreting to the exterior
variabilityin statistics, the dispersion of scores within a set of data.
central tendencya single value which is representative of a set of numbers by indicating the most typical value
magnetic resonance imagingA technique that uses magnetic fields to create a high-quality, three-dimensional image of organs and structures inside the body
biochemicalA chemical in the body.
british crime surveya regular, large, face-to­face survey of adults living in private households in England and Wales
antisense oligonucleotidea stretch of single-stranded DNA or RNA, typically 15–25 nucleotides in length, that is complementary to some cellular or viral RNA molecule, and selectively interferes with its function through base-pairing; 1.2.2
allodyniaWhen something that normally isn’t painful causes pain (such as clothing touching the skin).
creativitythe capacity to produce something which is both unique and useful.
gastroenterologyThe field of medicine that focuses on the function and disorders of the GI system, which includes the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, intestines, and liver.
attention seekingCraving attention and the behavior that attempts to procure it.
h2 blockersThe release of gastric acid is triggered by histamine which acts on special histamine receptors (known as H2 receptors) in the gastric parietal cells lining the stomach
cognitive behavioural programmesprogrammes designed to modify behaviour by changing attitudes and thoughts.
observer biasthe tendency for observers to record data that may be biased as a result of personal expectations (e.g
axonthe relatively elongated portion of a neuron between the cell body and the terminals which provides the signal pathway for a nerve impulse.
degenerative arthropathyDegenerative arthropathy is a degenerative disease of the joints, in which there is metabolic defect in the joint (articular) cartilage
ballisticsThe science of projectiles, particularly bullets.
strokeacute occlusion or rupture of an artery of the brain, typically arising at an atherosclerotic lesion of that artery; 1.1.2
integrationA controversial act where all the people in a multiple system merge into one
family systems theoriestheories that see the family as a complex system that works to maintain the status quo
level of measurement the type of data collected; nominal, order, interval or ratio, which subsequently affects the inferential statistic used.
illogical thinkingThinking that contains clear internal contradictions or in which conclusions are reached that are clearly erroneous, given the initial premises.
paxilAn anti-depressant.
abc transportermembrane protein that uses ATP for active transport of out of or, in some cases, into the cell
muscle spasmsIn terms of medicine, a muscle spasm is most appropriately defined as a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, muscle group or hollow organ such as the heart, or even a similarly sudden contraction of an orifice
monoamine oxidaseenzyme involved in the oxidative degradation of monoamine transmitters, and also in the metabolism of some drugs; 6.14.3
compliancea form of social influence, whereby an individual seeks to influence another to comply with a demand.
dextranmetabolically inert glucose polymer produced by Leuconostoc bacteria; 1.2.2
egopart of the psyche that channels libido to be acceptable to the superego and within the constraints of reality
dual diagnosisLiterally the presence of two diagnoses at the same time
dilated pupilspupils that have become temporarily enlarged.
confirmationin research, the process of determining that observations are consistent with the hypothesis being true.
streptomycetessoil bacteria that are genetically related to mycobacteria
programcurrently, substance abuse treatment programs use the Service Delivery Unit (SDU) as their program definition for the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services
action potentialAn electrical charge that travels along the axon to the neuron's terminal, where it triggers the release of a neurotransmitter
clinical trialsCarefully planned and monitored tests of a new drug or treatment to see how effective it is.
construct validityan indicator of validity, which aims to demonstrate that the phenomenon being measured actually exists, for example, by justifying it in relation to a model or theory.
sexual and reproductive healthThis Canadian site deals with sexual and reproductive health
fundamentalismThis term is used to refer to people who dedicate their lives to pursuing the fundamentals of their religion.
scientific methodsystematic method of obtaining and evaluating information relevant to a problem
odontologistAn individual specialising in dentistry, particularly bite mark impressions.
x chromosometogether with the Y chromosome, carries the genetic information that determines the sex of an organism
title xixTitle XIX (or Title 19) refers to the part of the United States Social Security Laws governing state medical assistance programs (i.e
lexiproAn anti-depressant.
symptomAny change in the body or its functions, as perceived by the patient, which could indicate the presence of disease.
pathologyA branch of medical science studying the cause, nature and effect of diseases.
interdependencewhen two or more things depend on each other.
ascitesA large, abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen that can occur due to liver failure, cirrhosis and liver cancer
language acquisitionthe processes by which children acquire or develop human language.
cmsee contingency management
therapyany process that aids understanding and recovery from psychological difficulties
being outThe experience of being in control of the body, interacting with the world-at-large
sustained responseA response to therapy that continues over a long time period.  For example, a patient treated for chronic hepatitis B or C who remains free of the virus for at least 6 months after stopping treatment is considered to have a sustained response to therapy.
standard deviationa measure of dispersion; average difference of a set of scores from the mean measure.
toxicitypoisonous nature; poisonous quality.
psychotic disordersPsychiatric disorders with mental detachment from reality
low density lipoproteinplasma lipoprotein species rich in cholesterol
huntington's diseaseInherited disease causing progressive mental deterioration.
chiropractorA practitioner who manipulates the spine.
implosion therapya behavioural therapeutic technique to reduce a clients phobia, through requiring the client to imagine the fearful stimuli
epigeneticsstudy of how environmental conditions can change the expression of genes without changing the gene sequence
sexualityThe quality or state of being sexual.
legal problemspeople who abuse substances are at a higher risk for engaging in behaviors that are high risk and illegal
cerebellumA large structure located at the roof of in the hindbrain that helps control the coordination of movement by making connections to the pons, medulla, spinal cord, and thalamus
presenting selfOtherwise known as the main front, your singlet facade, the person that most people think "you" are
family systems therapypsychotherapy that focuses on the family, rather than the individual, as the source of problems; family therapists challenge communication styles, disrupt pathological family dynamics, and challenge defensive conceptions in order to harmonize relationships among all members and within each member
rheumatoid arthritisRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints, and can also cause inflammation of the tissue around the joints, as well as in other organs in the body.
laboratory experimentsconducted in a laboratory or a rigorously controlled environment, whereby the independent variable is manipulated, whilst all other extraneous variables are strictly controlled.
customa practice from the past that people continue to observe.
dopaminergicsee adrenergic
nightmaresNightmares are dreams that cause high anxiety or terror
displacementforgetting in short-term memory, as a result of to new incoming information replacing the previous contents
imipramineAn older generation anti-depressant.
antisocial personality disorderpervasive pattern of criminal, impulsive, callous, and/or ruthless behavior, predicated on disregard for the rights of others and an absence of respect for social norms
genetic dispositionA term to describe the degree to which an individual is at genetic risk of an illness being passed on from one generation to the next.
gerontological society of americaThe home page to the Gerontological Society of America provides links to journals, web sites, and other resources concerning gerontology.
hypothesistestable statement about two or more variables and the relationship between them
smokingThe smoking of cigarettes
stressAny external stimulus that threatens homeostasis — the normal equilibrium of body function
mood disordersA set of psychiatric diagnoses in which the major problem is mood regulation
situational attributionattributing behaviour to be caused by factors outside of a persons control, for instance task difficulty or weather.
diarrheadi*ar*rheaFunction: noun: abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
personal spacethe physical region around us that we deem to be our own, in order to regulate interactions with others.
crohn's diseaseCrohn's disease is an incurable chronic disease of the intestinal tract
adrenal cortexAn endocrine organ that secretes steroid hormones for metabolic functions; for example, in response to stress.
nodding outslang term for the early stages of depressant-induced sleep
internshipA supervised work program common to many disciplines.
dependent personality disorderA person who is inordinately dependent on others.
hepatocyteA liver cell.
trypanosomesprotozoal parasites, causative agents of sleeping sickness and Chagas disease; 11.9.3
viral loadMeasurement of the actual amount of virus in the bloodstream such as hepatitis B and C.
dark adaptationthe gradual process through which the eyes adjust from a change in illumination from light to low light intensity.
white matterThe part of the brain that contains myelinated nerve fibers
retinaA multilayered sensory tissue that lines the back of the eye and contains the receptor cells to detect light.
malignancybehavior of tumors, characterized by genetic instability, local invasiveness, and metastasis formation; 12.1.1
cognitive pathologya phenomenon whereby researchers selectively ignore simplifying assumptions and other limitations which are part of the foundations of their theories and methods.
anesthesiaA drug that heavily sedates.
sexual inhibitionThe tendency to withhold sex and show little interest in sex.
genderterm commonly used to refer to the psychological characteristics (e.g
triggerA sensory input or event which causes an instant and unavoidable reaction because of something with which it has been deeply associated in the past
date rapeA rape that occurs on a date, or with someone that the person who has been raped has a relationship with.
dysthymic disorderA type of depressive disorder where a person experiences low grade depressive symptoms consistently over a long period of time with returning to a euthymic (normal) mood
degenerative arthritisDegenerative arthritis,  also called osteoarthritis, is a type of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative arthritis,  is a type of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints
drug conjugationCoupling of drug molecules with functional groups derived from cosubstrates
functional disorderA broad class of mental impairments that cannot be traced to an organic or physical origin.
single state agenciessystems that organize statewide services.
hepatologistA doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of liver disease
socioeconomicsor socio-economics is the study of the relationship between economic activity and social life.
bruxismBruxism is a condition that is best characterized by an individual grinding their teeth and constantly clenching their jaw
delusionsDelusions are bizarre thoughts that have no basis in reality.
gender identityan individual's perception about whether they are male or female.
actsee Assertive Community Treatment
y chromosomesee X chromosome.
wasting syndromeWasting Syndrome is the progressive involuntary weight loss seen in patients with debilitating medical conidtions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, tuberculosis ,and more.  Symptoms include profound involuntary weight loss of greater than 10% of baseline body weight, chronic diarrhea, chronic weakness and fever
sleepwalkingSleepwalking is a condition in which an individual walks or does other activities while asleep
skin abscessa collection of pus formed as a result of bacterial infection
dbtDialectical Behavior Therapy
participant('subjecf) in research, an individual who is the object of study or who participates in an experiment.
acculturatedmentally and physically in harmony with and connected to the culture in which one lives.
tomographyObtaining an X-ray image of a selected layer in an object.
metaboliteThe product of metabolism.
classical conditioningA type of behavioral learning in which a stimulus is paired with a response.
symptomsSigns of a disease or condition.
barbituratesBarbiturates are sedative drugs; some of them also possess an anticonvulsant action
chokeThe constriction of a shotgun barrel to reduce the spread of the shot, thus increasing its range.
formaldehydeA pungent gas used as a disinfectant, antiseptic, and fixative for tissues.
inductive reasoningis the process by which a conclusion is drawn about the probability of psychological phenomena, based on evidence and past experience, from the specific to the general.
iceslang term for smokeable methamphetamine
animal languageas an area of research, this refers to either (a) attempts to teach nonhuman animals to speak, or (b) studies of animals' 'natural' language in their own natural environment.
dual recovery groupstherapy groups in which recovery skills for co-occurring disorders are discussed.
contingency managementan approach to treatment that maintains that the form or frequency of behavior can be altered through a planned and organized system of positive and negative consequences
practice improvement collaborativescommunity-based initiatives that link treatment providers, researchers, and policymakers in order to build a strong foundation to effect action.
hiv/aidsAIDS is a chronic, life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
post-traumatic arthritisPost-traumatic arthritis develops after an injury such as a break or a dislocation, or after certain surgeries
waxy flexibilityCharacteristic of catatonia in which the person remains in bodily postures positioned by another person.
admAssistant Deputy Minister, generally the second highest level in a bureaucracy
biochemicalrefers to those chemical processes involving human biological function.
system variablesin witness testimony, variables that affect the accuracy of witness testimony and over which the police (and justice system in general) have some influence, including interviewing techniques.
hair cellsSensory receptors in the cochlea that convert mechanical vibrations to electrical signals; they in turn excite the 30,000 fibers of the auditory nerve that carry the signals to the brainstem.
pulmonaryconcerning the lungs; 3.2.1
medicaidA jointly funded, Federal-State health insurance program for low-income and needy people
ventilatorA machine that breathes for a patient when he or she is unable to do so independently.
sleep disordersSleep disorders are conditions that cause a person to have difficulty sleeping
salvage pathwaymetabolic pathway that diverts purine and pyrimidine bases or nucleosides from complete degradation and converts them back to intact nucleotides; 10.3.2
abrasionAn injury to the skin that removes the epithelial layer.
deviant behaviorbehavior that is a recognised violation of social norms.?
transitional housingA housing program that has limits on how long a person can stay.  Usually 2 years for CPC programs.
split half reliabilityan evaluation of the internal consistency of a test, by splitting test items randomly into two halves and comparing participants' performance on the two halves
herpes zosterAlso called shingles, zona or zoster
driverUsually, a frontrunner
systems of careSystems of Care is a term that describes when individuals from a community come together to identify what are the needs of the community and ultimately what they can do as a group to resolve those needs
icdsee International Classification of Disorders.
attenuator model of attentionTreisman's proposal that, instead of selecting one channel and blocking the others, the filtering mechanism (a) selects one channel and passes it on for semantic analysis, and (b) allows the unattended channels through for processing but in weakened (attenuated) form.
foot dropCondition of weakness in the muscles of the leg caused by poor nerve conduction, which interferes with a person's ability to extend the ankle and walk with a normal pattern
college of educationThe education department of a college.
maturation levelLevel of development.
plateletsCells that are produced in the bone marrow
nsaidsNSAIDS relieve pain and fever
tight junctioncomplex protein structure that tightly connects the cytoplasmic membranes of two neighboring cells in an endothelial or epithelial cell layer and restricts the passage of fluid between the them; 3.3.2, 3.3.3
olfactory bulbA round, knoblike structure of the brain responsible for processing the sense of smell
intersystem linkagesconnections between substance abuse treatment and mental health systems that allow collaboration
cortisolhormone that helps the body respond to stressors, inducing the fight-or-flight response
method of locia technique to increase memory effectiveness through memorising a series of different locations (such as rooms in a house) and then imagining an item to be remembered at each location
formal collaborationformal collaboration occurs when the nature of the client's disabilities requires more specific information and more complex and targeted intervention
subjectivea subjective assessment is one that is based on criteria that exist only or principally in the assessor
ligand-gated ion channelion channel that opens—or, in some cases, closes—in response to the binding of a ligand molecule
experimental studiesstudies in which the independent variables are directly manipulated and the effects on the dependent variable are examined
mureinsee peptidoglycan
exigent circumstancesUnusual or irregular circumstances requiring urgent and immediate intervention.
cciscsee Comprehensive Continuous Integrated System of Care
counter factual thinkingthinking about events that did not actually take place, such as winning when we in fact lost.
hopelessnesssense that the future is bleak and there is no way to make it more positive
operational definitiona definition of a variable or condition on the basis of the exact operation or procedure that determines its existence and makes it usable
cognitive abilitythe psychological concept that refers to such processes as perceiving, knowing, recognising, conceptualising, judging, and reasoning.
homeostasisThe state in which the body is in balance.
mental retardationInsufficient intellectual capacity (due to genetic endowment, disease or injury) to cope with environmental demands resulting in the inability to establish an independent social existence.
rheumatoid arthritisRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints, and can also cause inflammation of the tissue around the joints, as well as in other organs in the body
concentrationAmount of a drug in a unit volume of biological fluid, expressed as weight per volume
hepatitisRefers to “inflammation of the liver”, which can be caused by many things such as viruses, bacterial infections, trauma, adverse drug reactions, or alcoholism
toleranceover time, the need for greater dosages of a drug in order to achieve the same effect.
magnetic resonance imagingImaging technique based on detection of the response of water molecules to strong magnetic fields
alopecia areataAlopecia areata is an autoimmune disease in which the person's immune system attacks the hair follicles, causing the person's hair to fall out
chronic painPain that lasts more than a month after an injury heals
misee motivational interviewing
samplegroup of people taken from a population of interest to participate in a study
quantitativeChemical analysis to determine the amounts of proportions of a mixture.
gastroenterologistA person who specializes in gastroenterology, a branch of medicine concerned with the structure, functions, diseases, and pathology of the stomach and intestines.
deceptionin research, the intentional misleading and misinforming of participants with regard to the aim of the study.
quadriplegiaQuadriplegia, also known as tetraplegia, is a form of bodily paralysis that is caused by an illness or a sustained injury to a part of the body that results in partial or total loss of the use of the limbs and torso
posttraumatic stress disorderan illness whose essential feature is the development of characteristic symptoms following exposure to an extreme traumatic stressor involving direct personal experience of an event that involves actual or threatened death or serious injury, or other threat to one's physical integrity; or witnessing an event that involves death, injury, or a threat to the physical integrity of another person; or learning about unexpected or violent death, serious harm, or threat of death or injury experienced by a family member or other close friend or relative.
youth violenceSite discusses how environmental, community, family, and individual factors contribute to youth violence.
informed consentprocedure (often legally required prior to treatment administration) in which a patient receives a full and understandable explanation of the treatment being offered and makes a decision about whether to accept or refuse the treatment
evidenceAny items, documents and statements that are included in a legal investigation for the jury's or judge's consideration in the determination of an individual's guilt or innocence.
correlational analysisa type of analysis used to measure the extent of relationship between variables that are thought likely to co-vary.
troopA primary group of monkeys or humans.
deferred prosecutionSomeone who has been charged with a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor that is the result of or caused by alcohol or drug dependency or mental illness can be sent to a court-ordered treatment program rather than jail.
bigUsed as a noun, an adult person in a multiple system
blood coagulationformation of blood clots
transfer of trainingrefers to the way in which skills learnt in one situation may to be transferred to a second, related situation.
type 1 errorrejecting the null hypothesis when it should be accepted.  Also called a false positive.
telemedicineA type of medication management where the medical provider (Psychiatrist or APRN) is in one location and meets with the client by video conference at a separate location
conceptan idea or group of ideas that might be used as the basis for a psychological theory.
amendmentmodification of legislation by parliamentary or constitutional procedure for the purpose of improving or updating the legislation in some way
availability theoryan idea from alcohol policy to the effect that increased availability leads to increased consumption which in turn leads to increased problem rates
endogenouscaused by factors within the body or mind or arising from internal structural or functional causes.
t-cellsA type of white blood cells that are involved in rejecting foreign tissue, regulating immunity, and controlling the production of antibodies to fight infection.
nucleusThe section of the cell containing the DNA and RNA.
innateBelonging to the essential nature of a person.
immune systemsystem of cells and chemicals within the body that defends against infection and disease, by seeking out and destroying harmful influences.
adderallA psycho-stimulant used in the treatment of ADD.
post concussion syndromePost-Concussion Syndrome, also referred to as postconcussive syndrome or PCS is characterized by a list of symptoms that can last for weeks, months, or even up to a year or more following a concussion
intellectthe faculty of reasoning, knowing and thinking, as distinct from feeling; the understanding or mental powers of a particular person etc.
lupusAutoimmune disease with numerous effects on various organs and linings.
perceptual defencea phenomenon whereby words that have a high degree of emotional content or might be considered 'taboo' are perceptually recognised less easily than neutral valence words.
ligatureAn object used to bind or strangle someone.
diabetic peripheral vascular diseaseNarrowing of the lumen of arteries in the legs, causing a reduction in circulation
coronerA medical examiner or elected official who may, in some jurisdictions, lead a death investigation.
griefThe emotion of and recognition of loss and a stage in grief.
distal tubulepart of the nephron
protease inhibitorprotease is an enzyme used by the HIV to process new copies of the virus after it has reproduced
hmg-coa reductasekey enzyme in the biosynthesis of cholesterol
dual diagnosis enhancedof or pertaining to programs that have a higher than average level of integration of substance abuse and mental health treatment services
elevated intraocular pressureElevated intraocular pressure can be coined a term that is used to describe an intense amount of fluid pressure buildup in the inside of a patient's eye
frontrunnerUsually, a person who habitually occupies the front position or is accustomed to doing so
chromosomesthread-like genetic structures composed of double strands of DNA and proteins, containing the genes; in humans, there are twenty-three pairs of chromosomes.
pain managementthe various measures and techniques employed to control and reduce pain.
chemotherapy induced anorexiaChemotherapy-induced anorexia, often refered to as cachexia, is among one of the most debilitating and life-threatening aspects of cancer
mental health treatment systema broad array of services and programs intended to treat a wide range of mental health disorders.
velocardiofacial syndromeA genetic disorder which can present with a wide range of phenotypic manifestations which has lead to a number of different names being assigned to the various presentations e.g
biasa source of error which results in a systematic distortion of results.
ontogenythe evolution (i.e
metastasis(pl
unsteady gaitcrooked, meandering, and uncoordinated walk, typical of alcohol-impaired people.
thoughtan idea; an instance of thinking; the state or condition of thinking.
phrenologyA now discredited theory that believes the shape of an individual's head can indicate their personality.
hyperpolarizationdeviation of the membrane potential from its normal value to a more strongly negative (inside) value; 5.3.1, 6.3.4
psychiatric disabilityRefers to the impact of a mental illness on a person's functioning in different aspects of life such as the ability to live independently, maintain friendships, maintain employment and participate meaningfully in the community.
resignationThe stage of grief in which a person becomes resigned to their fate.
cyclooxygenaseenzyme that converts arachidonic acid to prostaglandin H2, a key intermediate in the synthesis of other prostaglandins and of thromboxanes
tarlov cystsTarlov Cysts, also known as perineurial cysts are sacs filled with cerebrospinal-fluid located along the spinal cord
autoimmune diseaseProcess in which the body's immune system causes illness by mistakenly attacking healthy cells, organs, or tissues
culturea system of values, beliefs and practices that characterise a particular group, for example a national or ethnic group.
marijuanathe Indian hemp plant cannabis sativa; also called “pot” and “weed.” The dried leaves and flowering tops can be smoked or prepared in a tea or food
pro-social behaviourbehaviour that is believed to help other individuals.
alpha/beta biasalpha bias refers to theories and research which assume real and enduring differences between men and women
interval datadata with equal intervals, but not an absolute zero.
sedative dependenceThe psychological or physical dependence on sedative medication
species-specific behaviourbehaviours which are characteristic of all members of a particular species
puncture woundAn injury caused by the piercing of the body, often by a hand-held object.
salvage pathwaymetabolic pathway that diverts purine and pyrimidine bases or nucleosides from complete degradation and converts them back to intact nucleotides; 10.3.2, 10.3.3, 10.3.6, 12.5.1, 12.5.8
heart attackHeart attack happens when a blood clot completely obstructs a coronary artery supplying blood to the heart muscle
cognitiveHaving to do with the mind and the process of thinking.
psychophysiologythe branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes.
diatomMicroscopic algae found in bodies of water, beneficial in narrowing down the source of a water sample.
phenomenain the scientific sense, a phenomenon is an observable occurrence, pattern, or relationship between events.
estimator variablesin witness testimony, variables that affect the accuracy of witness testimony, that the justice system has little control over, including weather and amount of time witness was at the scene
intravenousWithin a vein; often used in the context of an injection into the vein of a medication dissolved in a liquid.
cyanideA highly poisonous water-soluble chemical composed of carbon and nitrogen.
bloodstain interpretationThe interpretation of the shape, size, orientation, and distribution of bloodstains.
rangea descriptive statistic that shows the difference between the highest and the lowest scores in a data set.
addiction-only servicesprograms that by law or regulation, by choice, or for lack of resources cannot accommodate patients who have psychiatric illnesses that require ongoing treatment, however stable the illness and however well-functioning the patient.
superordinate goala higher and more important goal than that normally pursued by individuals within a group.
follicle-stimulating hormonehypophyseal peptide hormone that stimulates ovary follicle development in women and spermatogenesis (sperm cell formation) in men; 7.4.9
apraxiaimpaired ability to initiate common voluntary behaviors
cognitive neurosciencea hybrid discipline aimed at identifying the biological bases of cognitive processes by combining techniques for the study of cognitive processes with measures of physiological processes.
quality controlThe routine operational procedures that a laboratory institutes to ensure that its results are continually reliable.
prodromalThe beginning symptoms of a medical condition.
declarative knowledgememory for facts (semantic knowledge) and events (episodic knowledge).
alcoholismphysical dependency on alcohol.
policyA high-level, overall plan that embraces the general goals of a drug-testing program
zone of proximal developmentthe distance between a child's current abilities (when working unaided) and their potential abilities or what are able to achieve under expert guidance.
receptorsmolecules on the membranes of neurons to which neurotransmitters bind
investigational drugA new drug that is undergoing clinical trials to prove its effectiveness and safety (see clinical trials).
peeran individual who is in some way equal to the person with whom they are being compared on a specific dimension.
local agencyThe organization(s) legally responsible for directing the probation and drug-testing program.
behavioral observationmethod for assessing the frequency of a client's behaviors and the specific situations in which they occur
integrated interventionsspecific treatment strategies or therapeutic techniques in which interventions for two or more disorders are combined in a single session or interaction, or in a series of interactions or multiple sessions.
aphoniaan inability to produce normal speech sounds.
integrated competenciesthe possession of specific attitudes, values, knowledge, and skills required to provide appropriate services to individuals with COD in the context of their actual job and program setting.
bphBPH Function: abbreviation benign prostatic hyperplasia; benign prostatic hypertrophy
nerve growth factorA substance whose role is to guide neuronal growth during embryonic development, especially in the peripheral nervous system
diabetic neuropathyNumbness of pain and weakness in the hands, arms, feet or legs caused by the effects of diabetes on the nerves
detoxificationa clearing of toxins from the body
spallingThe cracking of concrete in a fire, indicating how hot it burned.
phagocytesee phagocytosis
androcentrismrefers to the tendency of some theories to offer an interpretation of women based on an understanding of the lives of men (see also alpha/beta bias).
proteinA substance made of a string of amino acids
air qualityrelative healthiness of the air for breathing as determined by the presence or absence of harmful pollutants, e.g., secondhand smoke
licenseA national or State permission to practice.
outsiderSome multiples refer to any person outside their group with this term
integrationas defined by NASMHPD and NASADAD in the context of treatment programs, denotes relationships among mental health and substance abuse providers in which the contributions of professionals in both fields are moved into a single treatment setting and treatment regimen.
consequenceThe natural result of an action
myeloid leukemiaMyeloid leukemia, specifically recognizing acute myeloid leukemia, is a cancer of te myeloid line of blood cells and is best characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal white blood cells that accumulate in the bone marrow of an individual
psychomotor retardationVisible generalized slowing down of physical reactions, movements, and speech.
precisionThe ability of a testing method to perform consistently and to be free from external and internal sources of variation.
chromatographyA technique used to separate a sample into its components based on the speed at which they move through a stationary matrix.
developmental problemA problem that results from a lack of normal development in a particular area.
mitigating circumstancesFactors that may diminish the degree of guilt in a criminal offence, such as age or influence of drugs.
sleepa natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended.
cultural relativismview that norms among cultures set the standard for what counts as normal behavior, which implies that abnormal behavior can only be defined relative to these norms and that no universal definition of abnormality is therefore possible; only definitions of abnormality relative to a specific culture are possible
luteinizing hormonehypophyseal peptide hormone that stimulates ovulation and progestin formation in women and androgen formation in men; 7.4.9
metabolismThe sum of all physical and chemical changes that take place within an organism and all energy transformations that occur within living cells.
evidence-based practiceTreatments for which systematic empirical research has provided evidence of statistically significant effectiveness as treatment for specific problems.
zeitgeistrefers to the ideas, trends and values that are dominant in a culture at a particular point in history.
observer selfThe logical adult part of an individual in dysfunctional family theory.
inflammatory autoimmune-mediated arthritisInflammatory auto-immune mediated arthritis is associated with any immune-mediated inflammatory disease
ocpdObsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
palpitationsPalpitations are uncomfortable sensations of the heart beating hard, rapidly, or irregularly
human relations publicationsUniversity of Missouri has written a number of web pages dedicated to topics in human relations
humanistic psychologya perspective in psychology, that views every individual as unique and as possessing an inherent capacity for making rational choices, positive growth and ultimately, maximum potential.
sulfonamidesclass of antimicrobial drugs that inhibit folic acid synthesis; 1.3.3, 11.2.3, 14.2.4
ionophoresmall molecule that reversibly binds specific ions; the bound complex is able to efficiently cross cell membranes; 11.7.1
switchingA change in who is up front
adrenalineThe chemical Epinephrine.
inflammationThe immunologic response of body tissue to injury, characterized by mobilization of white blood cells and antibodies, swelling and fluid accumulation.
community support servicesCPC’s Case Management program (see “Case Manager/case Management” definition above).  Community Support Services are offered at the Belltown, Northgate and Wallingford Locations.
hepatitis cHepatitis C is an often chronic infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which can result in cirrhosis of the liver
frontingBeing at the front; act of being out, using the body
habilitationinitial learning and the acquisition of skills necessary for everyday life.
agglutinationThe tendency of blood cells to clump together in reaction to an antibody.
mujahideenA general designation for Muslim fighters engaged in jihad, as well as the name of various Muslim political and paramilitary groups, such as the Afghan (q.v.) Mujahideen.
foveaa small area on the retina, that contains closely packed cones, onto which light from an object is focused upon.
decision-makingreasoning that involves considering and choosing different options.
grandiose delusionsfalse, persistent beliefs that one has superior talents and traits
chromosome abnormalitiestypically occur when a chromosome is missing or there is an extra chromosome, e.g
quality assurancePlanned, systematic activities, both operational and organizational, that ensure a testing system routinely produces reliable results.
griefThe normal emotional responses a person feels due to experiencing a loss (i.e
physiologistsscientists who study living organisms and how their parts work.
abstinentnot using substances of abuse at any time.
collective unconsciousin Jung's theory, a biologically based portion of the unconscious which reflects universal themes and ideas, not individual experience.
competitive altruism(also called 'costly signalling theory') the concept that individuals will make large public sacrifices if they believe there is a long-term personal benefit.
constricted pupilspupils that are temporarily narrowed or closed
coronary arteryartery that supplies the heart itself with blood
triggerSomething that sets off a disease in people who are genetically predisposed to developing the disease or causes a certain symptom to occur in a person who has a disease.
odontogramA file containing an individual's dental information.
neural inductionThe process during embryonic development whereby molecules trigger ectoderm tissue to become nerve tissue.
cultural competencethe capacity of a service provider or an organization to understand and work effectively in accordance with the cultural beliefs and practices of persons from a given ethnic/racial group
managed carehealth care system in which all necessary services for an individual patient are supposed to be coordinated by a primary care provider; the goals are to coordinate services for an existing medical problem and to prevent future medical problems
stereoscopic visionthe perceptual experience of a three-dimensional image through the combination of two different views of the same scene from the two eyes.
hpdHistrionic Personality Disorder
random samplea technique for obtaining participants, whereby every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected 
neurotransmitterA chemical released by neurons at a synapse for the purpose of relaying information to other neurons via receptors.
age sliderPerson whose age changes, or who identifies as being different ages at different times
brainstemThe major route by which the forebrain sends information to and receives information from the spinal cord and peripheral nerves
free will vs determinismrefers to the debate between those who believe that external or internal factors acting upon the individual determine behaviour (determinism), and those that believe individuals respond actively to the outside world (free will).
stressStress occurs when forces from the outside world impinge on the individual
hypoglycemiaHypoglycemia is an abnormally diminished content of glucose levels in the bloodstream
probabilitya numerical measure of the chance that something will happen, expressed as a number between 1 (certainty) and 0 (impossibility)
physiologicalrelating to the way that living things function rather than to their shape or structure.
percutaneousPassage or absorption of substances into the body through unbroken skin.
negative correlationa relationship between two measured variables where as one variable increases the other variable decreases.
rating scalerefers to the appraisal of a person or behaviour along a specific scale.
spontaneous remissionin psychotherapy, improvement in an individual's condition without professional intervention, often serves as a baseline criterion to compare the effectiveness of therapies.
infectionThe results of the presence of harmful microorganisms in the body
moral treatmenttype of treatment delivered in mental hospitals in which patients were treated with respect and dignity and were encouraged to exercise self-control
semisynthesisorganic-synthetic process that starts with a complex molecule obtained from some biological source, typically a plant or microbe
behaviour modificationis a general label for attempts to change behaviour by using appropriate and timely reinforcement.
back painPain felt in the upper or lower back, or along the spine, that can be caused by car accidents, muscle strains, sports injuries or a lifetime of bad habits
bloodborne pathogensSubstances present in the blood that can cause infection or disease
arteriolesmall artery; 3.3.1
emotional memoryMemory that a person feels is correct, but may or may not be valid.
behaviorismstudy of the impact of reinforcements and punishments on behavior
singletA person who is the sole occupant of their body; a person who is not in a plural system
bargainingThe stage of grieving characterized by the partial belief that the griever could change the situation or loss by good works.
cultural sensitivitythe capacity and willingness of a clinician or other service provider to be open to working with issues of culture and diversity.
controlled processinga mental operation that is conscious, relatively slow and easily interrupted.
severe vomitingSevere vomiting is characterized by severe episodes or severe cyclic episodes of nausea and vomiting that can last for hours or even days on end
selective attention perceptual process of focusing on specific elements of a stimulus.
dnaDeoxyribonucleic acid
co-presentThe experience of more than one person fronting at once; more than one person experiencing the world-at-large at the same time, without necessarily being able to know what other people at the front are thinking or feeling.
just world hypothesisthe assumption that the world is a fair and just place in which people receive what they deserve.
central nervous systemCollective term for the major part of the nervous system that is principally comprised of the brain and spinal cord.
best practicesA practice (i.e
vaccineA medication that stimulates the production of antibodies to protect against a specific disease
phospholipase cenzyme that cleaves the headgroup, including the phosphate, from a phospholipid substrate, leaving diacylglycerol in the membrane; 2.5.4
immune systemThe body’s defense system against invasion by foreign bodies such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and malignant cells.
receptormacromolecule that is bound and activated, inhibited, or otherwise functionally influenced by a drug or other ligand
glove anesthesiastate in which people lose all feeling in one hand, as if they were wearing a glove that wiped out all physical symptoms
myocardial infarctionacute occlusion of a coronary artery caused by a blood clot, typically atop an atherosclerotic lesion, with subsequent degeneration of the part of the heart muscle that has been deprived of perfusion; 1.1.2
attentionAbility to focus in a sustained manner on one task or activity
empiricalrelying on observation or experience rather than theoretical principles or theory.
gram-negativeclass of bacteria with cell walls that have an outer membrane containing lipopolysaccharide; 11.2.1
follicle-stimulating hormoneA hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production of sperm in the male and growth of the follicle (which produces the egg) in the female.
cytochrome p450class of enzymes that perform a wide spectrum on oxidative reactions on both endogenous metabolites and xenobiotics; 3.3.3
anorexiaAnorexia is the decreased sensation of appetite which may indicate a serious clinical condition
gonadPrimary sex gland: testis in the male and ovary in the female.
hyperpolarizationdeviation of the membrane potential from its normal value to a more strongly negative (inside) value; 5.3.1
acute careshort-term care provided in intensive care units, brief hospital stays, and emergency rooms for those who are severely intoxicated or dangerously ill.
sibling rivalry"This short essay discusses the causes, consequences, and solutions to the many social, psychological, and family problems brought about by sibling rivalry."
community housingA service provided by CPC where three to five individuals with mental illness live semi-independently in a single-family home in a residential neighborhood, with services and support provided by a case manager.  Also called “cluster housing.”
confrontationa form of interpersonal exchange in which individuals present to each other their observations of, and reactions to, behaviors and attitudes that are matters of concern and should be changed
abstractexisting only in the mind; separated from embodiment; "abstract words like `truth' and `justice'".
conditioningsee classical and operant conditioning.
st. johns wortAn herb that reduces depression.
myofascial painPain or tenderness in a muscle.
chemicalsA substance obtained by a chemical process.
endocrine organAn organ that secretes a hormone directly into the bloodstream to regulate cellular activity of certain other organs.
paranoid personality disorderExcessive paranoid beliefs
shape constancyrefers to the tendency to perceive the shape of an object, despite variations in the size of the retinal image.
short- term memoryMemory for recent events.
complementaritya concept developed by physicists to deal with the existence of two models which are both useful, but not directly reconcilable.
cachexiaCachexia is any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
contact hypothesissuggestion that prejudice can be reduced if members of different groups are brought into contact with each other.
chunkingcombining individual letters or numbers into larger meaningful units
analysis of variance(1) briefly, a statistical method for assessing the size of differences among means of two or more variables; (2) more explicitly, a statistical method for isolating and assessing the contribution of categorical independent variables to variation in the mean of a continuous dependent variable
leukocyteswhite blood cells
neurotransmitterschemicals in the brain that regulate other chemicals in the brain.
delinquencycriminal/antisocial activity.
ion channelsSelectively permeable water-filled channels that pass through the cell membrane and allow ions or other small molecules to enter or leave the cell.
keirsey personality testA personality test for different personality types.
analyteSubstance to be measured.
out-groupindividuals who are not members of, and are not accepted by the in-group.
traita specific personal characteristic or attribute which occurs consistently and influences behaviour across a range of situations.
competencyan ability, capacity, skill, or set of skills.
myositisSwelling and tenderness of muscle tissue
liver biopsyThe removal of a small piece of tissue from the liver using a special needle
inter-observer reliabilitya measure of the extent to which different individuals generate the same records when they observe the same sequence of behaviour
psychologyThe study of the mind and how humans think and feel.
migraineA severe headache that may bring nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, dizziness, blurred vision or other symptoms
favismsee glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
cochleaA snail-shaped, fluid-filled organ of the inner ear responsible for converting sound into electrical potentials to produce an auditory sensation.
aimsthe general investigative purpose of the study.
thyroid-stimulating hormonehypophyseal peptide hormone that stimulates proliferation and hormone secretion in the the thyroid; 7.2, 7.2.2, 7.3.5
cultural identitythe influence of one's culture on the development of identity
recombinant dnaGenetic material that has been altered and recombined in the laboratory by cutting up DNA molecules and splicing together specific DNA fragments
immunoassayA test which utilises antibodies to identify and quantify substances.
nitric oxidenitric oxideFunction: noun: a poisonous colorless gas NO that occurs as a common air pollutant formed by the oxidation of atmospheric nitrogen and that is also formed by the oxidation of arginine in the mammalian body where it acts as a mediator of intracellular and intercellular communication regulating numerous biological processes (as vasodilation and neurotransmission)
ddcsee dual diagnosis capable
anemiaA medical condition that is caused by a decrease in blood volume, especially red blood cells or hemoglobin, resulting in general weakness and fatigue.
macrophagesee phagocytosis
vitaminsAny of various organic substances that are essential in minute quantities to the nutrition of most animals and some plants, act especially as coenzymes and precursors of coenzymes in the regulation of metabolic processes but do not provide energy or serve as building units, and are present in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced within the body.
probeA fragment of DNA which carried the complementary code for a base sequence.
emgEMG or Electromyogram is a special test to measure electrical activity of muscles at rest and during contraction
rosaceaRosacea is best defined as a chronic inflammatory-based skin condition that primarily tends to affect adults
upper quartilethe data point that is at the 75 per cent point of the data set when the data is ranked in order.
phagosomesee phagocytosis
comorbid disorderssee co-occurring disorders
conditional loveA false love that is dependent on the lover getting their way.
fibrous dysplasiaFibrous Dysplasia is characterized as a skeletal disorder in which scar-like tissue develops where normal bone once was
chaos theorya branch of mathematics dealing with non-linear functions which has been applied to the modelling of situations such as the weather and stock markets; non-linear systems are not predictable, because very small changes in initial conditions can result in radical differences at a later point.
glycinergicsee adrenergic
prejudicea learned negative attitude, comprised of negative affective and stereotypes towards a person or group
zygotea fertilised cell that is produced after a sperm fertilises an egg.
nerve blocksInjections of anesthetic (or numbing) substances into nerves in order to reduce pain.
cell bodyThe part of a neuron that contains the nucleus (with DNA) and the organelles, but not the projections such as the axon or dendrites.
organizationan entity that provides mental health services in two or three service settings (inpatient, residential, or outpatient) and is not classified as a psychiatric or general hospital or as a residential treatment center.
community integrationThe behavioral healthcare industry term for the services provided at CPC’s structured day programs.  Community Integration (also called Community-Based Rehabilitation) services are designed for adults with long-term mental illness who want or need more support with their recovery than is generally provided by standard case management.  The Community Integration program is a modified clubhouse style program that provides a daily place where clients can go to socialize, get a free or reduced-cost meal, and if they choose, participate in the tasks associated with running the program.
operant conditioningform of learning in which behaviors lead to consequences that either reinforce or punish the organism, leading to an increased or a decreased probability of a future response
collective unconsciousaccording to Carl Jung, the wisdom accumulated by a society over hundreds of years of human existence and stored in the memories of individuals
world of work testA vocational test.
episodic memorylong-term memories for personal experiences and the contexts in which they occur.
shynessThis article provides information concerning shyness and its effects on children and the self
cyclic vomiting syndromeCyclic vomiting syndrome is a condition in which affected individuals have severe nausea and vomiting that come in cycles
midbraina region of the brain that relays sound input to the auditory cortex.
cognitivepertaining to the mind's capacity to understand concepts and ideas.
nmhasee National Mental Health Association
copinga person's efforts to minimise, control or tolerate environmental demands that are judged to exceed their resources to fight or avoid.
hertza measure of frequency, cycles per second.                                                                                                                       
storagethe retention of encoded information in memory over time.
locusA specific site on the chromosome.
shadow juriessee mock jury.
perimortemThe period of time immediately before death.
gynecologistA physician focusing on the reproductive system of a woman.
spinal cord injuryComing Soon Learn more
corpus delictiThe essential body of facts that suggest a crime has occurred
inferior vena cavamajor vein that collects all venous blood from the entire body below the heart
peritoneal painPeritoneal pain, otherwise known as a generalized condition of peritonitis, is an inflammation of the peritoneum, or the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs
m.s.Masters of Science.
impairedhampered or held back from being able to do some mental or physical task.
triavilAn older generation anti-depressant.
idealizationPerceiving someone as somewhat godlike.
fetal alcohol syndromeSite provides information and links to a vast number of resources about fetal alcohol syndrome.
ash(1) Action on Smoking and Health, an Alberta-based tobacco control organization (2) Action on Smoking and Health in the United States (3) Action on Smoking and Health in the United Kingdom
collectivisman orientation which emphasises a person's connections and obligations to a social group (family, tribe, etc.); when applied to describe a culture, typically contrasted to individualism.
conjunctivitisConjunctivitis occurs when the eyelid lining swells
auditory cortexthe area of the brain (in the temporal cortex) that connects fibers of the auditory nerve and interprets nerve impulses in a form that is perceived as sound.
haemoglobinThe protein in a red blood cell responsible for carrying the oxygen in the bloodstream.
ed.dDoctor of Education.
correlationthe degree of relatedness between two sets of scores
attentionthe process of selectively focusing on particular stimulus elements, typically those deemed most significant.
psoriasisPsoriasis is an immune-mediated disease that affects an individual’s epidermis or skin
septicemiasevere infection, in which the bacterial or fungal pathogen is carried in the bloodstream and may settle in multiple organs
peripheral nervous systemA division of the nervous system consisting of all nerves that are not part of the brain or spinal cord.
gas chromatographyA method of breaking down a compound into its individual components as they travel through a non-reactive gas.
ankylosisAnkylosis is a condition that is associated with the stiffening of a joint due to the abnormal adhesion and rigidity nature of the bones of the joint
psychoanalysisform of treatment for psychopathology involving alleviating unconscious conflicts driving psychological symptoms by helping people gain insight into their conflicts and finding ways of resolving these conflicts
oncoproteinmutant protein (encoded by a corresponding oncogene) that initiates or sustains malignant behavior of tumor cells; 12.4.4
sexismprejudice and discrimination against one sex by members of the other sex, for instance in employment.
buccal swabA swab taken from the mouth to collect epithelial cells for DNA analysis.
foot-in-the-door techniquea method of compliance method, whereby people are more likely to comply if they initially agree to a small request, followed by a larger request later on
excitable cellsee action potential
afferent neuronsthe communication of the senses experienced by the body are conveyed to the central nervous system by afferent neurons for processing.
association areasparts of the cortex that receive input from more than one sensory system.
locusa place or a setting for some activity.
headmatePersons who share your mental space, applicable if you feel you have "people in your head", whether they actively take the front or not
aptamerDNA or RNA molecule that has been selected for affinity to a target molecule, which usually is not a nuceic acid; 13.3.6
sleeping sicknessdisease caused by infection of the CNS with certain Trypanosoma parasites, which are transmitted by tsetse flies; 11.9.3
collectivist societya society characterised by a high level of mutual interdependence between individuals.
yogaA form of self-disciplinary exercise that aids a person in integrating their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual self.
psychologyThe study of behaviors and mental functions with the goal to understand individuals and groups
skillthe ability that a person has to carry out a task successfully and competently.
cortex  the outer layer of the brain which controls many of our higher functions like speech and perception.
safety zoneThe area of difference between the minimum sensitivity of an assay and the threshold.
plasmaThe standard constituent of blood in which the various blood cells are carried.
codependenceCaring about and taking responsibility for another person to such an extent that individual needs are neglected by the person caring.
ethnocentrismthe practice of researching or theorising from the perspective of a particular ethnic, national or cultural group
illusory correlationperceiving a relationship between variables where none exists.
narcoticMedically, usually refers to any drug that dulls the senses
disorderDisorder is a general term used to describe a disease or abnormal condition
eczemaEczema is a skin condition that presents as a scaly rash
nutritionThe sum of the processes whereby an animal or person utilizes food.
anucleatenot possessing a cell nucleus
klinefelter's syndromesee XXV syndrome.
mergeSee integration
myasthenia gravisA disease in which acetylcholine receptors on muscle cells are destroyed so that muscles can no longer respond to the acetylcholine signal to contract
motor unitA functional unit made up of an alpha motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it contains and controls, ranging from a few to a hundred or more.
chromosomeA component found inside most human cells consisting of long coils of DNA
epidemiologyA field of medical science that studies the incidence, distribution, and control of disease in a population
nephronfunctional unit of the kidneys
ambiguous figureany stimulus which can be perceived in more than one way. 
suicidalitya measure or estimate of a person's likelihood of committing suicide
demographica socioeconomic or similar factor that defines a certain group or area.
systemA group of persons in one body
theoryset of assumptions about the likely causes of abnormality and appropriate treatments
individuation processThe process of becoming a mature person.
titrationGradual stepping up of a dose of medicine
bipolar syndromeA major affective disorder
embryologySite describes the development of an embryo from fertilization to birth.
chronic pancreatitisChronic pancreatitis is best defined as the inflammation of the pancreas, in which the condition does not heal or improve and eventually becomes worse and worse over time
journal of family psychologyJournal is concerned with research related to family issues.
androgenshormones whose functions are related to masculine characteristics; the most important is testosterone.
cultural relativismin the context of atypical psychology, the acknowledgement that symptoms may differ across cultures.
chemotherapyDrug therapy.
rptsee relapse prevention therapy
meniere's diseaseMeniere's disease is a disease of the inner ear that is characterized by episodes of dizziness, tinnitus and progressive hearing loss.
psychological relating to the way that living things function rather than to their shape or structure i.e
taste budA sensory organ found on the tongue.
agonist1.) A neurotransmitter, drug, or other molecule that stimulates receptors to produce a desired reaction
growth coneA distinctive structure at the growing end of most axons
tcsee therapeutic community
spleenAn organ located in the left upper abdomen that removes old red blood cell and other blood cells from circulation
f scalea measuring instrument used by Adorno to measure the authoritarian personality, by exploring the extent to which people agree with statements such 'Obedience and respect for authority are the most important virtues children should learn.'
placeboa chemically inert substance administered instead of a real drug.
antisepticA drug that inhibits the growth of bacteria without destroying them
perceptual developmentthe systematic development and maturation of perceptual abilities and processes over time.
judgmentThe ability to compare facts and ideas, understand their relations and draw correct conclusions from them
proteinAn amino acid and a peptide
systeman organization of a number of different treatment programs and related services in order to implement a specific mission and common goals.
antibodyA substance that binds to a specific drug or drug metabolite.
chest painChest pain is a common complaint by a patient in the ER
gender rolesa given culture or society's acceptable set of attitudes and behaviours for each gender.
slippageThe sloughing off of the flesh on a cadaver.
pathological gamblingan illness whose essential feature is persistent and recurrent maladaptive gambling behavior that disrupts personal, family, or vocational pursuits.
attachmenta two-way bond between two individuals (humans or some other animal species), in which each individual gains a sense of security from the other.
sentientself-aware, choice-making consciousness
corpus callosumThe large bundle of nerve fibers linking the left and right cerebral hemispheres.
sarcomamalignant tumor derived from non-epithelial tissues such as bones, cartilage and muscle; 12.3.1
logical empiricismin philosophy of science, the assumption that it is possible to compare and evaluate theories in terms of how well they account for the evidence.
liver function testsRefers to a group of blood tests used to evaluate the function of the liver
health canadaSite provides a Canadian perspective on health issues.
decompositionThe disintegration of body tissues after death.
treatment retentionkeeping clients involved in treatment activities and receiving required services.
blood spatterThe impact of blood on surfaces.
insanity defensedefense used by people accused of a crime in which they state that they cannot be held responsible for their illegal acts because they were mentally incapacitated at the time of the act
midbrainThe most anterior segment of the brainstem
dependenceAn inordinate feeling of need for a substance, activity, or person.
vicarious reinforcementlearning behaviour by observing others being rewarded for the behaviour.
neonate researchinvestigations carried out using newborn infants.
serumsee blood plasma
affordabilityprice of cigarettes in relation to disposable income
mental health problemDiminished cognitive, emotional or social abilities but not to the extent that the criteria for a mental illness are met.
supplementsMineral or herbal additives.
animismthe belief that inanimate objects are alive and as such have life-like qualities such as feelings and intentions
diffusion potentialelectrochemical that forms across membranes if these are selectively permeable toward an ion species for which there is a concentration gradient across the membrane; 6.2.1
deltaA characteristic junction in a loop ridge fingerprint pattern.
convergent problema problem which has a single solution, and all elements lead towards that solution; also called closed-end or well-defined problems.
light adaptationthe process by which the eye adjusts to increasing levels of light intensity, whereby the pupil shrinks and cones function to aid the adjustment.
histogramused to represent the distribution of scores for one set of data
traumaAn injury that can be either physical or emotional.
crisisa psychological conflict which needs to be resolved if the individual is to move on to the next stage of development.
neuralgiaPain along the length of a nerve.
concomitant treatmenttreatment of two or more mental or physical disorders at the same time.
aboriginalcollective term for the indigenous peoples of Canada and their descendants, including M彋is, Inuit and First Nations, on and off reserves and status and non-status under the Indian Act
cognitiveRelating to the process of knowing or being aware
epidermolysis bullosaEpidermolysis bullosa is a group of inherited disorders in which skin blisters develop in response to minor injury
descriptive statisticsthe description and summation of sets of scores in statistics
alcoholics anonymous or aaA twelve-step self-help program for alcoholics.
endocrinologista specialist of the endocrine glands and hormone systems of the body
ordinatewhen plotting data on a graph, the ordinate refers to information on the vertical or y axis of the graph
counsellingCounselling is a general term that covers a variety of non-specific supportive interventions for people with psychological adjustment problems
reasonable adjustmentThe Disability Discrimination Act 1992 requires employers to change the workplace environment or work arrangements so that a person with disability is not disadvantaged in the workplace, to the extent that these changes do not involve unjustifiable hardship for the employer
word recognition thresholdis the minimum exposure of a word necessary to recognise and identify it
add resourcesADD Resources is a rapidly growing national non-profit organization whose mission is to help people with ADD/ADHD achieve their full potential through support and education
motor endplatesynapse between a motoneuron and skeletal muscle cell; 6.10.8
dialectical behavior therapycognitive-behavioral intervention aimed at teaching problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, and skill at managing negative emotions
carcinomamalignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; 12.4.4
protozoataxonomic category that includes single-celled, eukaryotic pathogens
cravingThe desire for an addictive object.
motivational interviewinga client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.
confirmation biasa form of cognitive error based on the tendency to seek out information which supports one's beliefs, and ignore contradictory information.
second messengersSubstances that trigger communication after the actions of neurotransmitters at their receptors have been completed
social supportpeople and/or services that are supportive during difficult periods, including information (e.g
type 2 erroraccepting the null hypothesis when it should be rejected.  Also called a false negative.
aaAAFunction: abbreviation1 achievement age2 Alcoholics Anonymous
fixed interval schedulea reinforcement applied on a systematic time basis, for instance, every four minutes.
outpatientSomeone who receives services from a hospital or clinic without requiring an overnight stay.  All of CPC’s regular mental health and chemical dependency services are delivered this way.
critical perioda crucial period in a person's or animal's development when certain experiences must happen for normal development to proceed
bluing agentA chemical used to color toilet tank water blue.
interferon beta-1bInterferons belong to a family of proteins that occur naturally in the body, helping to regulate the body’s immune system and fight disease
complement systema system of plasma proteins that participates in immune defense by facilitating phagocytosis or by directly attacking the cell membranes of pathogenic microbes
treatment programA structured clinical program for clients in an outpatient setting or in a hospital.
aadacAlberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
osteoarthritisOsteoarthritis, also called degenerative arthritis,  is a type of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative arthritis,  is a type of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints
behavioral healthcareA term that is used to include both mental health and chemical dependency programs.
false transmittera drug that accumulates in presynaptic transmitter storage vesicles and thereby excludes the true transmitter from storage and subsequent release; 6.14.1
psychological approachesWays of helping patient cope with pain and related emotions that can increase pain
antigenA protein on the surface of a virus, bacteria or cell that can stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies as a defense mechanism.
icmsee Intensive Case Management
foveaThe centermost part of the eye located in the center of the retina and contains only cone photoreceptors.
accredited/accreditationAn accredited agency (which CPC is) is one that has had their programs and practices reviewed by a neutral, expert third party to ensure that they meet specific standards of quality.  For more information, see the Accreditation page, or the CARF entry below.
phobiasPhobias are irrational fears that lead the sufferer to completely avoid specific things or situations that trigger intense anxiety
theorya structured set of concepts to explain a phenomena or group of phenomena.
diagnosislabel given to a set of symptoms that tend to occur together
autism/aspergersA mental disorder characterized by severely abnormal development of social interaction and of verbal and nonverbal communication skills
echopraxiaThe involuntary imitation of the movement of another person.
superiorityActing or feeling better or more powerful than another.
acceptanceThe stage of grief when a person comes to terms with their loss.
negative symptomsThink of these symptoms as features that are "taken away" or "subtracted" from the individual
shadowingused in studies of attention, involves listening to and repeating a message that is presented in one ear.
lpnLicensed Practical Nurse.  CPC uses LPNs to provide nursing care at our residential facilities.  These individuals have nursing training and are able to dispense medications.
reliabilitydegree of consistency in a measurement— that is, the extent to which it yields accurate measurements of a phenomenon across several trials, across different populations, and in different forms
hepatologyThe field of medicine that focuses on diseases of the liver
the maslow nidusThis site provides links to articles written by Maslow.
programa treatment program that focuses primarily on one disorder without substantial modification to its usual treatment, but also with the capacity to explicitly address specific needs of another disorder.
stereotypean oversimplified, generalised and often inaccurate perception of an individual based upon membership of a particular group
aphaAmerican Public Health Association
quality assessmentThe system used to evaluate both the analytical and nonanalytical functions of a laboratory.
calcitriolmajor form of vitamin D
g proteinsee G protein-coupled receptor
bondingthe process whereby the young of a species form a bond with their parent(s)
traumaAn overwhelmingly difficult event in a persons’ life.
mummificationThe desiccation of a body due to very hot and dry conditions, or exposure to very cold temperatures.
edman degradationexperimental technique for protein sequence determination through successive removal of single amino acids from the N-terminus; 6.10.5
delirium tremors-A condition that can occur when a person is withdrawing from alcohol
vertebraeOne of the twenty-four segments of the human spinal column.
achievement motivationis the inclination to persevere at tasks that may be complex or demanding for the individual.
stigmaA belief that a group of people that share a particular attribute (like mental illness) should be excluded or treated less favourably than most people
diarrheaDiarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or a decrease in the form of stool, characterized by unusually frequent bowel movements and excessive watery evacuations of fecal material
sexual orientationGender preference.
ionsElectrically charged atoms or molecules.
therapeutic alliancea type of relationship between client and clinician in which both are working cooperatively toward the same goals, with mutual respect and understanding; also called “helping alliance.” The bond of trust formed between client and clinician during therapeutic work that makes healing possible.
co-runningMore than one person is not only present at the front, but both (or more) are actively using the body
parasympathetic nervous systemA branch of the autonomic nervous system concerned with the conservation of the body's energy and resources during relaxed states.
chronic fatigue syndromeChronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating and complex disorder characterized by profound fatigue that lasts 6 months or longer, is not improved by bed
rebiject ii®Rebiject II is an autoinjection device for use only with Rebif® (interferon beta-1a).
personalityA word formerly used to describe a person in a multiple group
offenderAny individual placed under institutional or field supervision by a probation department, parole board, or court.
hormoneA substance in the body which produces a particular effect on cells.
validitydegree of correspondence between a measurement and the phenomenon under study
nystagmusRapid, involuntary movements of the eyes in the horizontal or, occasionally, vertical direction.
antisense oligonucleotidea stretch of single-stranded DNA or RNA, typically 15–25 nucleotides in length, that is complementary to some cellular or viral RNA molecule, and selectively interferes with its function through base-pairing; 1.2.2, 13.3
inflammatory bowel diseaseInflammatory bowel disease, informally known to many simply as I.B.D., is a group of inflammatory-based conditions that directly affect the areas of the colon and small intestine
borderline personality disorderan illness whose essential feature is a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, along with marked impulsivity that begins by early adulthood and is present in a variety of contexts.
hyoidA u-shaped bone at the base of the tongue which supports the tongue muscles.
homeostasisa state of equilibrium or balance of the internal conditions of the body.
auditoryhearing a sound that is in reality not there.
needlestickRefers to an accidental puncture of the skin while handling hypodermic needles or syringes
counselingTreatment of a mental or emotional disorder using communication between a therapist/counselor and client
cohorta group of individuals who were born during the same time interval, i.e
coercedlegally forced or compelled.
reagentA substance that takes part in a chemical reaction.
dissociative identity disordersyndrome in which a person develops more than one distinct identity or personality, each of which can have distinct facial and verbal expressions, gestures, interpersonal styles, attitudes, and even physiological responses
l'hermitte's signAbnormal sensation of electricity or "pins and needles" going down the spine into the arms and legs that occurs when the neck is bent forward.
molecular genetic studiesstudies of the structure and function of genes that help in understanding how genetic mutations can lead to disease
psychosisa mental disorder that is characterized by distinct distortions of a person's mental capacity, ability to recognize reality, and relationships to others to such a degree that it interferes with that person's ability to function in everyday life.
cultural destructivenesspractices or actions through which an individual shows that he or she regards other cultures as inferior to the dominant culture, through cultural incapacity and blindness to more positive attitudes and greater levels of skill.
otcOver-the-counter drug available without a prescription.
passive manipulative behaviorNon-assertive behavior such as pouting.
dual diagnosis capableof or pertaining to programs that address co-occurring mental and substance-related disorders in their policies and procedures, assessment, treatment planning, program content, and discharge planning.
stimulantsAmphetamines.
migrationThe process whereby new neurons find their proper position in the brain.
atfofficial abbreviation of the U.S
self-helpAttempts to help the self.
self-imageHow one view oneself.
semiquantitativeA term for numerical results from immunoassay technology that is an approximation of the true quantitative result produced by GC/MS.
systems theorya theoretical framework involving multiple interrelated elements, where the properties of the whole are different from the properties of the parts; systems are viewed as governed by processes of negative feedback (which promotes stability) and positive feedback (which promotes instability)
augmentation featuresextra horizontal or vertical display pieces extending beyond rows of cigarettes in a power wall for the purpose of attracting customer attention
myasthenia gravisMyasthenia gravis is an autoimmune and neuromuscular disease that is responsible for fluctuating muscle weakness and overall fatigue
hivHuman immunodeficiency virus
malignant lymphomacancer derived from lymphatic cells
cdmhpCounty Designated Mental Health Professional.  This is the only person legally mandated to file for an official involuntary treatment order in Washington State.  Every county is required to have one available 24/7.
interference theoryrefers to the process that occurs when incoming information disrupts memory traces
thioredoxinsmall enzyme molecule that reduces multiple substrates, including xenobiotics and disulfide bonds in proteins
functionalpertaining to a person's ability to carry out tasks
internet therapyOnline counseling.
symptoma change from normal structure, function, or sensation as would be experienced by the patient and indicative of disease.
pcrA highly sophisticated scientific method of detecting the presence of hepatitis B virus DNA or hepatitis C virus RNA in the blood
bile ductconduit that drains the bile produced in the liver lobuli toward the small intestine
lyme diseaseLyme disease, scientifically recognized as lyme borreliosis, is an infectious disease that is caused by at least three species of bacteria that belongs to the genus borrelia
cultural proficiencythe highest level of cultural capacity, which implies an ability to perceive the nuances of a culture in depth and a willingness to work to advance in proficiency through leadership, research, and outreach.
enzymesNaturally occurring chemical substances in the human body that help a chemical reaction take place.
self-serving biasthe tendency to bias our judgements of our own behaviour, by emphasising external factors for failure, but attributing success to ability or effort.
neurolepticsA term sometimes used to refer to conventional antipsychotic medications because they cause neurological (extrapyramidal) side effects
psychodynamic theoriestheories developed by Freud's followers but usually differing somewhat from Freud's original theories
traumatic brain injuryComing Soon Learn more
autism society of americaOffers support and information packages.
biological familyThe original family of origin.
sulfonamidesThese anti-infective drugs are not classified as antibiotics, but they do inhibit the growth of bacteria in the following way
irrationalcontrary to or lacking in reason or logic.
rheumatismgroup of autoimmune diseases affecting the joints and sometimes other organs; 8.8
cardiopulmonary resuscitationA procedure used when a patient′s heart stops beating; it can involve compressions of the chest or electrical stimulation.