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Dominant language switch hypothesis

Dominant language switch hypothesis refers to the hypothesis that children tend to learn a second language more completely than adults do because children, more than adults, tend to switch to the second language as their dominant language and use it more.

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Dominant response

Dominant response is defined as the action that is most likely to occur in a situation or on a task when the individual is alone. It is likewise, a behavior that takes very little effort or thought and is frequently the default or habitual response to a specific situation

Dominant trait

Dominant trait is defined as a trait that is expressed.

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Domination

Deutsch: Dominanz / Español: dominación / Português: dominação / Français: domination / Italiano: dominazione

Domination in the psychology context refers to a behaviour or personality trait characterised by exerting control, power, or influence over others. This can manifest in relationships, social interactions, or organisational settings and is often driven by a need for authority, superiority, or control. Domination may be expressed through assertiveness, but at its extreme, it can become manipulative, coercive, or abusive.

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Dominatrix

Dominatrix refers to a professional dominant woman who charges money to engage in bondage and discipline fantasy play with submissive clients.

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Don Juanism

Don Juanism is term that is used to describe men who engage in frequent or promiscuous sex. Don Juanism is also defined as an excessive, insatiable sex drive in a man. Don Juanism is also called Satyriasis.

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Donald Olding Hebb (1904 to 1985)

- Donald Olding Hebb (1904 to 1985) : Donald Olding Hebb did pioneering research in Psychobiology under the influence of Lashley. He is publisher of the classic "The Organization of Behavior : A Neuropsychological Theory ", the book which brought much growth to the field of Neuropsychology.

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Donaldson v. O’Connor

Donaldson v. O’Connor refers to the Supreme Court decision that unanimously upheld lower court decisions stating that a hospital could not hold a patient against his will if he was not in danger of harming himself or others. It led to deinstitutionalization of state hospitals.

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