ODDITY FROM SAMPLE
a process alike to matching to sample except that support is ordered for reacting to a stimulant which doesn't match…
ODDITY LEARNING, ODDITY PROBLEM
an acquisition task wherein an animal must choose an item which is in some way varied from other potential choices.…
ODORANT-BINDING PROTEIN
any one of a small group of proteins which bind to odorants and are carriers of such molecules to the…
ODORVECTOR
noun. the vapor of an odorant, that generates feelings of smell. The might be sensed through the nose or through…
OEDIPAL PHASE
with regard to psychoanalytic theory, the later part of the phallic stage of psychocarnal growth, generally between ages 3 and…
OEDIPAL STAGE OEDIPUS COMPLEX
with regard to psychoanalytic theory, the erotic emotions of the son directed at the mother, joined by rivalry and violence…
OFF CELLS (OFF CELLS)
neurons within the visual system, specifically the retina, which depolarize whenever the retina is aroused by light offset.
OFF RESPONSE (OFF RESPONSE)
the depolarization of a neuron within the visual system which takes place in reaction to light decrement. Neurons with off…
OFF-CENTER BIPOLAR CELL
a retinal bipolar cell which is hindered by light in the core of its receptive region, but is aroused by…
OFF-CENTER GANGLION CELL
a retinal ganglion cell which is hindered by light in the core of its receptive region but is aroused by…
OFF-CENTERON-SURROUND
referencing a concentric receptive region wherein arousal of the core hinders the neuron of interest, whereas arousal of the encompass…
OFF-THE-JOB TRAINING
interventions to escalate the insight, abilities, and trades of workers which arise away from the workplace or workstation, frequently in…
OFF-TIME LIFE EVENTS
life events which arise at atypical or unpredicted times in the life span for members of a chosen populace.