Glossary D

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.

- Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536) : Desiderius Erasmus refers to a Renaissance Humanist who opposed Fanaticism, religious ritual, and superstition. Erasmus argued in favor of human free will.

Deutsch: Gestaltung / Español: Diseño / Português: Design / Français: Conception / Italiano: Progettazione /

Design is defined as the framework of an experiment - the independent, dependent, subject, and control variables.

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Design stage refers to a stage in drawing in which children begin to combine shapes.

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Designer drug refers to new substances designed by slightly altering the chemical makeup of other illegal or tightly controlled drugs.

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Deutsch: Verlangen / Español: Deseo / Português: Desejo / Français: Désir / Italiano: Desiderio /

Desire refers to expectation of reaching a certain situation.

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Deutsch: Wunschmotivation / Español: Motivación por Deseo / Português: Motivação por Desejo / Français: Motivation par Désir / Italian: Motivazione del Desiderio

Desire motivation in the psychology context refers to the driving force behind an individual's actions that is fueled by the longing or craving to achieve a specific goal or fulfill a particular need. This type of motivation is deeply rooted in the emotional and psychological satisfaction that comes from obtaining something that a person strongly wishes for, whether it be material, social, or psychological.

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Desire theory refers to an early theory of mind in which a person’s actions are thought to be a reflection of her desires rather than other mental states such as beliefs