AVERSIVE STIMULUS
refers to any stimulus or occurrence that evokes avoidance behavior or escape behavior in an individual. Also known as an…
AVOIDANT PERSONALITY DISORDER
in the DSM-IV-TR, a personality disorder characterized by (a) hypersensitivity to rejection and criticism, (b) a desire for uncritical acceptance,…
AXOPLASMIC TRANSPORT, AXONAL VARICOSITIES
refers to enlarged areas of an axon that contain synaptic vesicles and also release neurotransmitter molecules.
ABSOLUTE ERROR
incorrect data with no designation as to which extreme it falls, low or high. The absolute error can be found…
ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
artistic intention- a 1950's-era concept involving the depiction of an artist's message or intention within their work
ACCOMMODATION TIME
the amount of time required upon introduction of an object before the eyes can clearly bring it into focus
ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTORS
receptor atoms that are excited by acetylcholine or elements similar to it. Neurons that have it are: (i) effector atoms…
ACHIEVEMENT POTENTIAL
1. the potential of an individual to cultivate specific abilities or skills so as to achieve a specific predicted degree…
ACOASM AKOASM ACOUSTIC
adjective. Correlates with noise. Generally accustomed to changing technical terminology. The term acoustical is utilized as a changing agent in…
ACOUSTICS AS EMOTIONS
traditional designs that acoustics tend to follow which are distinct to precise feelings and thus, the ability to identify emotions…
ACROMEGALOID PERSONALITY
a personality design seen in a great number of persons with acromegaly. Common symptoms are regular alterations in emotions, impulsivity,…
ACTIVATION
noun. 1. in numerous memory theories, a feature of representational models (for example, nodes) which differs from weakened to sturdier,…
ACTIVE MEMORY
a memory which is presently the primary focus of awareness or was not too long ago in consciousness, as independent…
ACTIVITY DEPRIVATION
the absence of an opportunity to take part in genuine physical activity as a consequence of limiting conditions, for instance,…