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Day treatment program refers to a structured program in a community treatment facility that provides activities similar to those provided in a psychiatric hospital.

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Deutsch: Tagträumen / Español: Soñar despierto / Português: Devaneio / Français: Rêverie / Italian: Sogno ad occhi aperti

Daydreaming in the psychology context refers to a spontaneous and involuntary shift in attention from external stimuli to internal thoughts, fantasies, and imagined scenarios. It involves a temporary detachment from the immediate environment, allowing the mind to wander and engage in mental simulations or fantasies.

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Deutsch: Tageszeit / Español: Hora del día / Português: Horário diurno / Français: Journée / Italiano: Ore diurne

Daytime in the psychology context refers to the portion of the 24-hour cycle typically associated with light, wakefulness, and active functioning. It plays a central role in the regulation of human behavior, mental processes, and emotional states, primarily through its connection to the circadian rhythm—the body’s internal biological clock.

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DBI is the abbreviations of Diazepam-binding inhibitor, a brain protein that blocks the behavioral effects of Diazepam and other Benzodiazepines.

DD is the abbreviations of Dysthymic disorder, a form of depressive disorder characterized by at least 1 year (2 years in adults) of Depressed mood for more days than not, accompanie

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DDH is the abbreviations of Ddevelopmental dysplasia of the hip which is a condition of the hip joint that is congenital in nature. (see Developmental dysplasia of the hip)

De-escalation means toning down the intensity of the conflict or dispute so that a solution becomes more likely.

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De-reflection refers to a technique described by Frankl in which the client is instructed to ignore a troublesome behavior or symptom in order to divert his or her attention to more constructive thoughts or activities.

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