Glossary I

Glossary I

Intervening variable refers to a third variable that can often explain the relationship between two (2) other variables.Intervening variables are abstract concepts that link independent variables to dependent variables Moreover, Intervening variables are events believed to occur between environmental and behavioral events. Although Intervening variables cannot be observed directly, they are thought to be causally related to behavior. Hull's habit strength and Tolman's cognitive map are examples of Intervening variables.

Intervention is a broad concept that encompasses many different theories and methods with a range of problem-solving strategies directed at helping the child and family adapt more effectively to their current and future circumstances.

Interventions refer to specific programs designed to assess levels of behaviors, introduce ways to change them, measure whether change has occurred, and assess the impact of the change. Inte

Interview is defined as the structured or unstructured collection of survey data by means of direct face-to-face contact/meeting of an interviewer with a respondent held for the purpose of gaining information about a person´s personal history, personality traits, current psychological state, and so forth. Moreover, Interview refers to a data-collection encounter in which one person (an interviewer) asks questions to another (a respondent/interviewee). Interviews may be conducted face-to-face or by telephone; method of gathering information by talk, discussion or direct questions.

Interviewer bias refer to the bias of a researcher caused by his/her own opinions, thoughts, and attitudes about the research. Moreover, Interviewer bias is the influence of the researcher verbally asking participants questions on the participants natural responses.

Intestate refers to the Condition of an individual who dies without leaving a valid will or other legally qualified statement as to how he or she wishes to distribute his or her estate or pr

Intimacy refers to the connection to another person characterized by mutual caring, openness, self -disclosure, honesty, attentiveness, sharing, commitment, trust, empathy, and tenderness.

Intimacy repertoire is defined as a set of behaviors that humans use to forge intimate relationships throughout their lives.