Neumann and Dirichlet boundary conditions. â¢ When using a Dirichlet boundary condition, one prescribes the. value of a variable at the boundary, e.g. u(x) = constant . â¢ When using a Neumann boundary condition, one prescribes the. gradient normal to the boundary of a variable at the boundary, e.g. ânu(x) = constant .
The concept of motivational interviewing evolved from experience in the treatment of problem drinkers, and was first described by Miller (1983) in an article published in Behavioural Psychotherapy.
Richard Solomon developed a motivational theory based on opponent processes. Basically he states that every process that has an affective balance, (i.e. is pleasant or unpleasant), is followed by a secondary, opponent process.