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N., Sam M.S.

Sam holds a masters in Child Psychology and is an avid supporter of Psychology academics.
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VARIANCE-COVARIANCE MATRIX

with regard to multivariate statistics, a matrix whose diagonal components are the variances of variants and whose non-diagonal components are

VARIETY

noun. 1. With regard to biological taxonomy, a sub-class of a species consisting of those members of the species which

VARIATE

noun. 1. reference: variant. 2. a specific value of a specific variant.

VASCULAR SCLEROSIS

thickening of the blood vessels' walls, potentially correlated to hypertension. In audition, the condition can continue onto hearing loss, frequently

VASO- (VAS-)

combining form: 1. blood vessel . 2. the vas deferens.

VASOPRESSOR

1. eliciting constriction of blood vessels and thus, elevating blood pressure. 2. vasoconstrictor.

VAS DEFERENS

the duct of the testis which transfers spermatozoa from the epididymis onto the ejaculatory duct, shaped by union of the

VEGETATIVE SOUL

with regard to the ideas of Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, the form of soul possessed by plants.

VEGETATIVE STATE

a condition wherein a person is not able to move or correspond with others, not aware of their self or

VARIANCE STABILIZING TRANSFORMATION

any of a category of transformations whose purpose is to terminate the union between the cell mean and the variance

VARIMAX ROTATION

in factor analysis, a technique involved in orthogonal rotation which tries to enhance the amount of near-0 and near-1 loadings

VARIATION

noun. the presence of qualitative differentions in type, anatomy, actions, and physiology across the people of a populace, whether because

VARIABLE STIMULUS

any one of a group of experimental stimulants which are to be compared to a constant stimulant, step-by-step.

VARIED MAPPING

during a search task, a condition wherein target and distractor stimulus alter roles at random during the course of an

VASCULITIS

noun. inflammation of a blood vessel.

VASCULAR DEMENTIA

serious loss of mental operating as an outcome of cerebrovascular illness. It is frequently because of recurrent strokes.

VASCULAR INSUFFICIENCY

failure of the cardiovascular system to administer a adequate amount of blood to the body's tissues. This might consist of

VARIATIONS OF AGING

single differences in the impacts of aging elicited either by intrinsic aspects or via extrinsic aspects .

VASOMOTOR

depicting or associated with nerve fibers, medicines, substances, or other compounds which can impact the girth of blood vessels, specifically

VASODILATOR

noun. any drug or other substance which acts to widen the girth of blood vessels, usually by calming smooth muscle