Psychological Functioning

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Glossary

Psoriasis Definition Psoriasis is a common genetically determined, chronic, inflammatory skin disease leading among others to red patches.

Psychological Functioning Definition Psychological Functioning is the ability to achieve his or her goals within him or her self and the external environment. It includes an individual’s behavior, emotion, social skills, and overall mental health.

Psych Info Psychological Risk Factors Definition An electronic abstract database of psychological literature from the 1800s to the present.

Definition Factors which contribute independently to the risk of coronary artery disease, even after statistical control for the effects of standard risk factor (e.g., depression and personality traits).

Psychological Characteristics Definition Because of the change in cultural and social structure, the market and use of the internet is becoming intense, accelerating the pace of life, and giving frequent stimulus to all including the elderly. Chinese scholars believe that to improve health in the 21st century we must address psychological health. This can prevent premature aging and avoid feeling bored and lonely, whilst allowing spouses and children to have the psychological space to enjoy themselves.

Psychological Domain Definition Psychological Domain is used to assess the quality of life of psychological health, such as affective states (feeling happy, optimistic, satisfied, and interested in life, in contrast to feeling negative, anxious, or depressed), memory and attention span.

Psychometric Definition Relating to the measurement of psychological characteristics (cognition, emotion, behaviour).

Psychometric Properties The statistical adequacy of a measurement instrument usually in terms of reliability and validity.

Psychometric Testing Definition Psychometric Testing is the examination of a measuring instrument for the ability to measure a proposed conceptual model and to inform the interpretation of scores. The examination involves tests of validity and reliability.