Glossary D

Donders B reaction refers to a reaction time task in which there are two (2) or more responses, each linked to its own stimulus

Donnybrook is defined as a brawl, a free-for-all. Donnybrook is after a suburb in Dublin, Ireland where an annual fair called Donnybrook Fair was held until 1855. This Donnybrook Fair was known for its alcohol-fueled brawls.

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Deutsch: Spender / Español: Donante / Português: Doador / Français: Donneur / Italiano: Donatore

Donor in psychology refers to an individual who provides resources, support, or contributions, whether material, emotional, or social, to benefit others. In psychological contexts, the term is often associated with altruism, prosocial behaviour, and the motivations behind acts of giving.

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Donor card is defined as a document whereby individuals can indicate their willingness to donate organs and/or tissues in the event of their deaths; in some American States these cards are printed on the reverse side of automobile driver's licenses

Donor insemination is defined as the process by which a fertile woman conceives with the aid of sperm from an unknown donor

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Donor IVF refers to the transfer of a donor's ovum, fertilized in a laboratory dish, to the uterus of another woman.

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Doolally means irrational, deranged, or insane.

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Deutsch: Tür / Español: Puerta / Português: Porta / Français: Porte / Italiano: Porta

Door in psychology is a metaphor often used to represent barriers, opportunities, and transitions. It can symbolize the threshold between different states of mind, experiences, or stages in life. Psychologists might use the concept of a "door" to help patients understand personal boundaries, opportunities for change, or the process of moving from one mental state to another.

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