Glossary D

In the psychology context, a distressor is any stimulus or situation that causes stress or psychological discomfort. Distressors can vary widely among individuals, depending on personal sensitivities, past experiences, and current circumstances. They can include external factors like work pressure, Relationship conflicts, or financial problems, as well as internal factors such as health concerns, negative self-talk, or emotional conflicts. The concept of a distressor is significant in understanding how different stressors affect mental health, coping mechanisms, and overall well-being.

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Distributed coding is defined as a type of neural code in which different perceptions are signaled by the pattern of activity that is distributed across many neurons. Please see also Specificity coding.

Distributed criterion design refers to a small-n design in which the criteria for outcomes are distributed among two (2) or more behaviors. Please see Changing-criterion design.

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Distributed practice means learning in which various sessions are spaced over time

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Distribution refers to the transport of drugs by the blood to their site or sites of action in the body.

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Distribution errors is defined as rating errors in which a rater will use only a certain part of a rating scale when evaluating employee performance.

Distributive justice is defined as the perceived fairness of the decisions made in an organization; perceived fairness of the distribution of rights and resources.

Disulfiram which is known popularly as Antabuse is a medication used in the treatment of alcoholism that inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) and causes severe physical reactions when combined with alcohol.

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