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Psychology Glossary: U Index
These are brief definitions of psychology terms beginning with U. Click on the term for a more detailed definition.
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Unconditional Positive Regard Definition
Carl Rogers described unconditional positive regard as a technique that involves showing complete support and acceptance of psychotherapy clients.
Unconditioned Response Definition
In classical conditioning, the unconditioned response is the unlearned response that occurs naturally in response to the unconditioned stimulus...
Unconditioned Stimulus Definition
The unconditioned stimulus is one that require no learning in order to trigger a response.
Unconscious Definition
Sigmund Freud described the unconscious as the reservoir of all the thoughts, feelings, and urges that lie outside of awareness.
Uninvolved Parenting Definition
Uninvolved parenting is a style characterized by undemanding and unresponsive parents. Learn more about the characteristics of uninvolved parenting as well as the effect it has on children...
Underextension Definition
Underextension starts to occur as a child's vocabulary rapidly grows. Learn more about how underextension works and when it is most likely to occur.