Glossary D

Dominant language switch hypothesis refers to the hypothesis that children tend to learn a second language more completely than adults do because children, more than adults, tend to switch to the second language as their dominant language and use it more.

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Dominant response is defined as the action that is most likely to occur in a situation or on a task when the individual is alone. It is likewise, a behavior that takes very little effort or thought and is frequently the default or habitual response to a specific situation

Dominant trait is defined as a trait that is expressed.

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Deutsch: Dominanz / Español: dominación / Português: dominação / Français: domination / Italiano: dominazione

Domination in the psychology context refers to a behaviour or personality trait characterised by exerting control, power, or influence over others. This can manifest in relationships, social interactions, or organisational settings and is often driven by a need for authority, superiority, or control. Domination may be expressed through assertiveness, but at its extreme, it can become manipulative, coercive, or abusive.

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Dominatrix refers to a professional dominant woman who charges money to engage in bondage and discipline fantasy play with submissive clients.

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Don Juanism is term that is used to describe men who engage in frequent or promiscuous sex. Don Juanism is also defined as an excessive, insatiable sex drive in a man. Don Juanism is also called Satyriasis.

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- Donald Olding Hebb (1904 to 1985) : Donald Olding Hebb did pioneering research in Psychobiology under the influence of Lashley. He is publisher of the classic "The Organization of Behavior : A Neuropsychological Theory ", the book which brought much growth to the field of Neuropsychology.

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Donaldson v. O’Connor refers to the Supreme Court decision that unanimously upheld lower court decisions stating that a hospital could not hold a patient against his will if he was not in danger of harming himself or others. It led to deinstitutionalization of state hospitals.