AUTOCHTHONOUS GESTALT
a perceptual pattern that is created by internal factors (autochthonous forces) rather than factors of the external stimulus, or the…
AUTOKINESIS
n. 1. refers to any type of voluntary movement. 2. an illusory perception of movement, for example, that experienced by…
AUTOMATIC PROMOTION
1. advancing a student who has not sufficiently gained the academic skills and knowledge of one grade level to a…
AUTONEPROPHILIA
n. a specific type of sexual pleasure derived from dressing as a baby, pretending to be a baby, or having…
AUTONOMOUS
1. having a completely independent existence. 2. having the abilities for self-government. 3. acting or operating under one
AUTORADIOGRAPHY
refers to a histological technique that reveals the distribution of radioactive chemicals in tissues or in analytical substances, such as…
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…
ABSOLUTE-JUDGMENT METHOD
the use of absolute impression- a judging process in which something is objectified as being one-dimensional and classified based on…
ABSTRACTION EXPERIMENT
an experiment involving the repeated exposure of specific properties to a participant until they are able to recognize the reoccurring…
ACADEMIC INTERVENTION
engagement of school faculties and board members to establish and carry out operative outlines that will aid in preventing improper…
ACCELERATION-DECELERATION INJURY
head trauma due to abrupt movement or abrupt cessation of movement of the head.
ACCIDENT PRONENESS
being more likely than most to be the cause or victim of an accident. Controversial since it's introduction in the…
ACCURACY STANDARDS
standards used to survey the scientific quality of the qualified data and summations introduced in an assessment document. These measure…