AVOIDANCE-AVOIDANCE CONFLICT
refers to a specific conflict situation where there are two equally objectionable alternatives. For example, this type of conflict occurs…
AXO-AXONAL SYNAPSE
refers to a synapse between two nerve cells in which the nerve impulse travels from axon to axon, rather than…
ABSENCE CULTURE
a common belief among many employees of organizations that they should be given more time off than they are actually…
ABSORPTION
noun. 1. disregard for other beings, things, or concepts due to overwhelming interest in one specific being, thing or concept.…
ABSURDITIES TEST
an examination that requires parties to distinguish absurdities, dissimilarities, and discrepancies
ACADEMIC OVERACHIEVEMENT
1. educational success that reaches levels beyond what was predicted. 2. overreaching ambition to succeed in the academic arena.
ACCIDENTAL CHAINING
educating by means of repeated exposure and fortification, a successiveness of two or more activities that incorporates a gesture that…
ACCURACY TEST
an exam that is graded for accuracy and not for other standards, such as velocity.
ACHIEVEMENT BATTERY
any number of achievement exams made to offer a file of the individual's know-how or particular physical or cognitive abilities…
ACHROMATISM
an uncommon disorder in which one cannot see color. All objects are perceived in hues of gray. Also known as…
ACOUSTIC REFLEX
1. the dwindling or shrinking of the tympanic cavity muscles, evoked by profound sounds, vocal expression, or moving of the…
ACQUIRED SPEECH DISORDER
a speech defect that generates at some point following delivery that can be demonstrated since the diminishment of a formerly…
ACT ASSESSMENT
American College Testing Assessment: some four multiple-choice educational college assessments given throughout the country five times annually. A supplementary essay…
ACTION TENDENCY
a desire to behave in select communicative or important actions that are connected to a particular feeling. For instance, the…
ACTIVE AVOIDANCE
a kind of operant conditioning where a direct behavior blocks or delays the introduction of an aversive input, like whenever…
ACTIVE TOUCH
touch perception of the features of an item through deliberate, willful direct contact (in particular with the hands) which is…
ACTIVITY WHEEL
a spinning drum which revolves by the weight of an animal that runs inside of it- documents how many times…