Definitions of Terms and Techniques for Counseling Students Flashcards

Physical maltreatment and/or language that condemns or vilifies usually unjustly, intemperately, and angrily. It also refers to a deceitful act, corrupt practice, and/or excessive use of a substance such as drugs and alcohol.

Stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This is characterized by behavioral or learning disorders sometimes associated with excessive restlessness and/or movement.

A modification, fluctuation, or correction. The act of being adjusted or a means by which things are adjusted to one another.

A statement or proposition that is declared to be true. Confirmation or ratification of the truth or validity of a prior judgment or decision.

A fearful concern or an uneasiness of mind. An abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (as sweating, tension, and increased pulse), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one's capacity to cope with it.

An inclination of temperament or outlook; especially: a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment or prejudice towards a person, thing, culture, or action.

Something that indicates or fixes a limit or extent.

An act of transmitting information, verbal or written message. A process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior.

A mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or external or internal demands. Competitive or opposing action of incompatibles: antagonistic state or action.

Private or secret marked by intimacy or willingness to confide. Entrusted with confidences.

A conference or deliberation between people on a case or its treatment.

Refusal to admit the truth, reality, or to acknowledge a person or thing. A psychological defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality.

The act, process, or result of developing. The state of being developed.

A conversation, written or verbal, between two or more persons and an exchange of ideas and opinions. A discussion between representatives of parties to a conflict that is aimed at resolution.

Relationships in which a health service provider is concurrently participating in two or more role categories with a patient. When a person such as a teacher is acting in another capacity or where multiple relationships occur between people such as friend, mentor, advisor, and teacher.