AUTOKINETIC EFFECT
the visual illusion that a static spot of light is moving in a dark room. The has been utilized in…
AUTOMAINTENANCE
n. refers to the maintenance of behaviors established by behavior-independent stimulus-reinforcer pairings. For example, key-pecking behavior in pigeons that is…
AUTOMASOCHISM
refers to any type of sexual pleasure derived from inflicting pain on oneself during masturbation or during sexual activity with…
AUTOMATED CLINICAL RECORDS
a computerized database used for the purposes of monitoring patient care, providing data for administrative decisions, and generally assisting the…
AUTOMATED DESENSITIZATION
the use of devices like audiotapes, videotapes, and digitized media to mimic the presentation of anxiety-provoking and relaxing stimuli during…
AUTOMATED LEARNING
one method of acquiring knowledge through the used of electronic or mechanical devices. It is sometimes outside the scope of…
AUTOMATED NATURAL LANGUAGE UNDERSTANDING
refers to an understanding of speech or writing through computer-based processes. Understanding, in this context, means determining the meaning of…
AUTOMATED REASONING
computer-based mathematical reasoning that includes geometric theorem proofs, algebraic equation solving, and mathematical theorem proofs. It is a subdiscipline of…
AUTOMATED SPEECH RECOGNITION (ASR)
the recognition of human speech by means of a computer-based process. Recognition in this context is assessed via the written…
AUTOMATIC ACTION
an action that is performed without requiring any kind of attention or conscious awareness
AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION
refers to the involuntary processing of stimuli in preparation for associated responses. This activation tends to occur more rapidly than…
AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION OF ATTITUDES
the spontaneous activation of an attitude when this cued by the encountering of the attitude object. Essentially, the person's whole…
AUTOMATIC DECISIONS
decisions made quickly, impulsively or with little thought. This may be based on habit or the use of mental shortcuts.…
AUTOMATIC DRAWING
the act of drawing images, doodles, or objects while in a hypnotic trance or in a situation in which the…
AUTOMATIC OBEDIENCE
uncritical, unwavering or mechanical compliance with the requests, suggestions, or commands of other individuals. See also command automatism.
AUTOMATIC PROMOTION
1. advancing a student who has not sufficiently gained the academic skills and knowledge of one grade level to a…
AUTOMATIC REINFORCER
a natural physical or sensory consequence of a response that serves to positively reinforce the response.
AUTOMATIC SPEAKER RECOGNITION
the concept of a computer recognizing a human voice and the characteristics of his or her speech. Also known as…
AUTOMATIC SPEECH
1. speech that occurs involuntarily, or without conscious control. This type of automatic speech is sometimes a consequence of senility,…
AUTOMATIC THOUGHTS
1. instantaneous, habitual, and unconscious thoughts that may affect a person's mood and actions. Helping clients evaluate the utility and…