Glossary D
Glossary D
Dialectic process is a term which according to Hegel refers to the process involving an original idea, the negation of the original idea, and a synthesis of the original idea and its negation. The synthesis then becomes the starting point or "the idea" of the next cycle of the developmental process.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a Cognitive-behavioral therapy developed by Marsha Linehan for borderline personality disorder and related conditions that teaches skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Dialogue refers to an open, honest discussion between or among the parties in a dispute.
Diaphragm refers to the major respiratory muscle responsible for inspiration. Diaphragm is dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity; the partition separating the cavity of the chest from that of the abdomen.
Diaphysis refers to the long cylindrical portion or shaft of long bones.
Diarthrodial joints refer to freely movable synovial joints containing a joint capsule and hyaline cartilage and lubricated by synovial fluid.
Diary study refers to a questionnaire method in which participants write answers to specified questions in a diary or notebook, either at specified times or when prompted by an electronic pager.
Diaschisis refers to a passive process of uncovering working neural systems after temporary neuronal disruption in areas far removed from the lesion site; decreased activity of surviving neurons after other neurons are damaged.