UNCONDITIONED RESPONSE (UCR UR)
the unlearned reaction to a stimulant: any initial reaction which takes place organically and in the absence of conditioning. The…
UNDIFFERENTIATED SOMATOFORM DISORDER
in the DSM- IV-TR, a somatoform disorder wherein at least one physical complaint continues for at least six months, and…
UNIFORMLY MOST POWERFUL TEST (UMP TEST)
the test from across a group of competing tests, each with alike operational importance levels, which has the greatest power…
UNIT OF ANALYSIS
with regard to experimental research and design, the group of things, individuals, or beings which are being explored or analyzed.
UNIVERSALS
noun. With regard to philosophy, general traits, like "moroseness" or "bravery," in contrast to the specifics which instantiate them. The…
UNWEIGHTED MEANS ANALYSIS
with regard to the analysis of variance, an analytic approach wherein the length and girth of the singular cells of…
URBAN LEGEND
an extraordinary or fascinating story, frequently comprised of a combination of horror and humor, which is very much repeated as…
UNATTENDED INPUT
any stimulant which isn't a center of attention. With regard to dual-task performance tests, it is the progression of data…
UNCONDITIONED STIMULUS (UCS US)
a stimulant which induces an unconditioned reaction, as in withdrawal from a hot stovetop, contracting of the pupil upon exposure…
UNCRITICALNESS
noun. a non-judgmental outlook on the behalf of the therapy professional, that is thought to be vital in Carl Rogers
UNDULATIO REFLEXA
reflexive action, the term utilized by Rene Descartes, a French philosopher, to describe bodily motions which are not under volitional…
UNITARY-RESOURCE MODEL
a model of attention which sees attention as a sole pool of undistinguished reserves which can be committed to a…