Glossary D
Glossary D
Descriptive research strategy refers to a general approach to research that involves measuring a variable or set of variables as they exist naturally to produce a description of individual variables as they exist within a specific group.
Descriptive-diagnosis approach refers to one of four (4) approaches to intuitive-logical clinical thinking at Step 2 of the inverted pyramid method of Case conceptualization. Using Descriptive-diagnosis approach, the counselor looks for mental disorders. Clinical thinking using this approach leads toward inferences and treatment planning based on the diagnoses or disorders identified.
Desensitization hypothesis refers to the notion that people who watch a lot of media violence will become less aroused by aggression and more tolerant of violent and aggressive acts.
Deserted island technique refers to a fantasy experience in which clients are asked what the therapist would learn if he or she were alone with the client on a deserted island. It is designed to help the therapist learn more about the client's seven modalities.