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PSP

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Profit Sharing Plan … [Read more...]

PSYCHO-DIAGNOSIS

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In medical jurisprudence. A method of investigating the origin and cause of any given disease or morbid condition by examination of the mental condition of the patient the application of various psychological tests, and an inquiry into the past history of the patient with a view to its bearing on his present psychic state. … [Read more...]

PSYCHOLOGICAL FACT

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In the law of evidence. A fact which can only be perceived mentally; such as the motive by which a person is actuated. Burrill, Circ. Ev. 130, 131. … [Read more...]

PSYCHOTHERAPY

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A method or system of alleviating or curing certain forms of disease, particularly diseases of the nervous system or such as are traceable to nervous disorders, by suggestion, persuasion, encouragement, the inspiration of hope or confidence, the discouragement of morbid memories, associations, or beliefs, and other similar means addressed to the mental state of the patient, … [Read more...]

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