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CRITERION BEHAVIOR [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-05-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- autism spectrum disorder
1, record 1, English, autism%20spectrum%20disorder
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ASD 2, record 1, English, ASD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The essential features of autism spectrum disorder are persistent impairment in reciprocal social communication and social interaction(criterion A), and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities(criterion B). Theses symptoms are present from early childhood and limit or impair everyday functioning(criteria C and D). 3, record 1, English, - autism%20spectrum%20disorder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Autism spectrum disorder encompasses disorders previously referred to as early infantile autism, childhood autism, Kanner’s autism, high-functioning autism, atypical autism, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified, childhood disintegrative disorder, and Asperger’s disorder. 3, record 1, English, - autism%20spectrum%20disorder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Psychologie cognitive
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trouble du spectre de l'autisme
1, record 1, French, trouble%20du%20spectre%20de%20l%27autisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TSA 2, record 1, French, TSA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trouble du spectre autistique 3, record 1, French, trouble%20du%20spectre%20autistique
correct, masculine noun
- TSA 3, record 1, French, TSA
correct, masculine noun
- TSA 3, record 1, French, TSA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les caractéristiques essentielles du trouble du spectre de l'autisme sont des déficits persistants de la communication sociale réciproque et des interactions sociales (critère A) et le mode restreint et répétitif des comportements, des intérêts et des activités (critère B). Ces symptômes sont présents depuis la petite enfance et limitent ou retentissent sur le fonctionnement de la vie quotidienne (critères C et D). 4, record 1, French, - trouble%20du%20spectre%20de%20l%27autisme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le trouble du spectre de l'autisme comprend les troubles antérieurement qualifiés d'autisme infantile précoce, autisme de l'enfance, autisme de Kanner, autisme à haut niveau de fonctionnement, autisme atypique, trouble envahissant du développement non spécifié, trouble désintégratif de l'enfance et syndrome d'Asperger. 4, record 1, French, - trouble%20du%20spectre%20de%20l%27autisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-07-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- environmental criterion
1, record 2, English, environmental%20criterion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
environmental criteria: Standards of physical, chemical and biological (but sometimes including social, aesthetic, etcetera) components that define a given quality of an environment. 2, record 2, English, - environmental%20criterion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Indicators of geobiosphere load represent a quantitative expression of what could be called ’environmental criteria’ for human decisions, behavior or action.... Environmental criterion means that we analyze, consciously or subconsciously, the meaning, context, consequences and connections of our intended action of any kind from an environmental point of view. The universal use of such a criterion when making decisions at all levels is an indispensable prerequisite towards the attainment of sustainable development and a conscious transition toward a sustainable phase in industrial society. 3, record 2, English, - environmental%20criterion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
criterion: term usually used in the plural (criteria). 4, record 2, English, - environmental%20criterion
Record 2, Key term(s)
- environmental criteria
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit environnemental
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- critère environnemental
1, record 2, French, crit%C3%A8re%20environnemental
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- critère écotoxicologique 2, record 2, French, crit%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9cotoxicologique
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
critère (en anglais : criterion) : Ce terme désigne la relation entre l'exposition d'une cible (être humain, organismes animal ou végétal) à une pollution ou une nuisance et le risque et/ou l'ampleur de l'effet défavorable ou indésirable qui en résulterait dans des circonstances données. Cette définition, proposée par la [...] CEE, [...] fait de l'analyse des critères la base d'un système de normes à établir au niveau de la Communauté. 3, record 2, French, - crit%C3%A8re%20environnemental
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
critère : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel, comme désignateur collectif. 1, record 2, French, - crit%C3%A8re%20environnemental
Record 2, Key term(s)
- critères environnementaux
- critères écotoxicologiques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho ambiental
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- criterio medioambiental
1, record 2, Spanish, criterio%20medioambiental
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El criterio medioambiental es un factor importante en el diseño, la construcción y la explotación de una vía ciclista. [...] En este sentido, se debe tratar de diseñar itinerarios que respeten los siguientes sistemas: Ríos, riachuelos y otros cauces naturales. Bordes de lagos o estanques. Límites de masas forestales o bosques. Zona marítimo-terrestre. Límites de parques naturales. [También se debe contar con] otras medidas posibles para la defensa y la protección del medioambiente [...] 2, record 2, Spanish, - criterio%20medioambiental
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
medioambiente; medio ambiente: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, explica que las formas medioambiente y medio ambiente son correctas, aunque se prefiere la grafía simple. Las palabras que pierden su acento al pronunciarse junto a otras tienden a escribirse unidas, motivo por el cual medio ambiente […] forma medioambiente, […] de acuerdo con la Ortografía de la lengua española. [...] Por otro lado, cuando forma parte de una denominación oficial, se aconseja respetar la forma que aparece en el nombre [...] El plural de medioambiente es medioambientes y el adjetivo derivado es medioambiental, en una sola palabra. 3, record 2, Spanish, - criterio%20medioambiental
Record 2, Key term(s)
- criterios medioambientales
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-07-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
- Pets
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- domesticated animal
1, record 3, English, domesticated%20animal
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To be considered domesticated, a population of animals must have their behavior, life cycle, or physiology systemically altered as a result of being under human control for many generations. Animals... that do not fully meet this criterion are designated "captive-bred" or semi-domesticated. 1, record 3, English, - domesticated%20animal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Compare with] the term "domestic animal" [which refers] to domesticated animals that actually live in physical proximity to humans, such as pets and guard animals, or even food species kept very close, e.g. to live on domestic food scraps and/or so their body heat can be used as ’stable heating’. 1, record 3, English, - domesticated%20animal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
- Animaux d'agrément
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- animal domestiqué
1, record 3, French, animal%20domestiqu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Animal apprivoisé par l'homme. 1, record 3, French, - animal%20domestiqu%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des abeilles, des chevaux domestiqué(e)s. Là, ils se trouvèrent en présence d'un animal, à demi domestiqué, que son propriétaire élevait. Des troupeaux de buffles à peine domestiqués surgissaient des vasières et prenaient le trot. 1, record 3, French, - animal%20domestiqu%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec le terme «animal domestique» (en anglais : «domestic animal»), qui se rapporte aux animaux domestiqués vivant auprès de l'homme pour l'aider, le distraire ou le nourrir. Pour désigner les petits animaux domestiqués que l'on garde dans la maison pour le plaisir on utilise plus particulièrement le terme «animal familier» (en anglais : «pet»). Voir aussi ces fiches, de même que le terme connexe «animal d'ornement» (en anglais : «ornemental animal»). 2, record 3, French, - animal%20domestiqu%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-12-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Clinical Psychology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- baseline rate
1, record 4, English, baseline%20rate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- operant level 2, record 4, English, operant%20level
correct
- base level 3, record 4, English, base%20level
- baseline 3, record 4, English, baseline
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pretest measurement that serves as a reference for comparison; in counseling, a measurement of a particular client behavior prior to counseling in order to compare changes on the same behavior criterion after or due to counseling. 4, record 4, English, - baseline%20rate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
operant level: The rate of occurrence of an operant response before reinforcement. 2, record 4, English, - baseline%20rate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Psychologie clinique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- niveau opérant
1, record 4, French, niveau%20op%C3%A9rant
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- niveau de base 1, record 4, French, niveau%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun
- niveau opérant de base 1, record 4, French, niveau%20op%C3%A9rant%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] mesure d'un paramètre d'un comportement donné (habituellement sa fréquence) avant toute intervention ou changement dans l'environnement. 1, record 4, French, - niveau%20op%C3%A9rant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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