GLOSSARY

Advisor
1
A
[ ad-vahy-zer ]
noun
1. Advisor (A) refers to verbal behaviour that functions to save people from the
need for trial-and-error learning so they can navigate efficiently and safely
through the world

Anxiety
2

[ ang-zahy-i-tee ]
noun
1. distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger org misfortune
2. earnest but tense desire; eagerness
3. Psychiatry. a state of apprehension and psychic tension occurring in some forms of
mental disorder

Detour
3
D
[ dee-toor, dih-toor ]
noun
1. a roundabout or circuitous way or course, especially one used temporarily when
the main route is closed.
2. an indirect or roundabout procedure, path, etc
verb (used without object)
3. to make a detour; go by way of a detour.

verb (used with object)

4. to cause to make a detour.
5. to make a detour around

Discover
4

[ dih-skuhv-er ]
verb (used with object)
1. to see, get knowledge of, learn of, find, or find out; gain sight or knowledge of
(something previously unseen or unknown)
2. to notice or realize
3. Archaic. to make known; reveal; disclose.

Discoverer 5
[ dih-skuhv-er-er ]
noun
1. Discoverer (D) refers to trial-and-error behaviour that functions to expand and

E
build skills, resources, and social networks.

Emotional Avoidance
6

[ ih-moh-shuh-nl uh-void-ns ]
verb (used with object)
1. the practice or an instance of keeping away from particular situations,
environments, individuals, or things because of either (a) the anticipated negative
consequence of such an encounter or (b) anxious or painful feelings associated
with them. Psychology brings several theoretical perspectives to the study of
avoidance: its use as a means of coping; its use as a response to fear or shame; its
existence as a personality style or predisposition; and its existence as a component
in anxiety disorders. See approach–avoidance conflict.
Human Biology 7
H
[ hyoo-muhn bahy-ol-uh-jee ]
noun
1. encompasses all aspects of the human organism including evolution, genetics,
ecology, anatomy and physiology, development, anthropology, and nutrition,
among others.

Notice
8
N
[ noh-tis ]
noun
1. an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning.
2. a note, placard, or the like conveying information or a warning.
3. information or warning of something, especially for wide attention.
4. a notification of the termination, at a specified time, of an agreement, as for
renting or employment, given by one of the parties of agreement.

Noticer 9
[ noh-tis-er ]
noun
1. Noticer (N) refers to behaviour that functions to increase awareness of experience

Value
10
V
[ val-yoo ]
noun
1. relative worth, merit, or importance
2. monetary or material worth, as in commerce or trade
3. the worth of something in terms of the amount of other things for which it can be
exchanged or int terms of some medium of exchange
4. equivalent worth or return in money, material, services, etc.
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