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Teleology

A doctrine that explains behaviour in terms of its ultimate utilities, although evidence does not support that there are actually determining factors.      

Tension System

In Lewin’s theory a motivational factor in which  some particular act gains directive influence in behaviour until dissipated.  

Theorem

 A statement derived from postulate.    

Third Force

 Name given to humanistic psychology envisioned by Maslow.

Topology

 Geometry of spatial relationship; used in Lewin’s theory as a model for representation of behaviour functions.  

Transference

In Freud’s theory shifting of emotion and feeling (positive or negative) from an object or person to the psychoanalyst during psychotherapeutic session.    

Tropism

A forced moment which directly results from certain kind of stimulation.    

Type A Behaviour

A cluster or traits such as aggressiveness, competitiveness, hostility and urgency.