APOLLONIAN
adj. describes a state of mind that is extremely well-ordered, rational, and very harmonious (from Apollo, the god of prophecy,…
APPARITION
n. 1. a visual illusion that results from the distortion of a perceived object of some kind. Often interpreted as…
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
the application of the theories, principles, and techniques of psychology to clinical settings, for example, the treatment of psychopathology, educational…
APPROACH CONTROL TEST
a test for simulation and assessment of air traffic control, and the human factors involved. It assesses the relative influence…
ARBITRATION
a method commonly used for settling controversies. Both parties involved present their arguments and supporting information to an impartial agent,…
ARHINENCCPHALIA ARRHYTHMIA
refers to the abnormal rhythm of the heartbeat. The specific nature of the change in heart rhythm is relatively important…
AROMACHOLOGY
the field of scientific study that attempts to specify and therefore explain the relationships between psychology and fragrance technology. The…
AROUSAL-BOOST MECHANISM
any stimulus pattern produced by contact with a stimulus that gives rise to a measurable pleasant (pleasure) effect. The arousal…
ARTERIOPATHIA HYPERTONICA
a form of arterial degeneration that is often associated with hypertension. The muscle and elastic tissue of the walls of…
ARTICULATORY STORE
a component of short-term memory that retains only auditory information. This is based on the motor systems involved in pronouncing…
ASSESSMENT
1. in general, refers to the judgment of the quality, worth, importance, or value of something or someone. 2. may…
ASSOCIATION CORTEX
one of many areas of the cerebral cortex that are not principally involved in sensory or motor representations. However, these…
ASSOCIATIVE LAW
any of the principles referring to how associations are acquired and strengthened. These terms were originally derived from British empiricist…