BREAST-PHANTOM PHENOMENON
The illusion that an removed breast is still there.
BRIGHTNESS
Perception of intensity of light dpending the amplitude of the light wave. See luminance- contrast.
BROCA'S AREA
The area of the brain associated with speaking and speech.
BROWN-PETERSON DISTRACTOR TECHNIQUE
Used in memory studies. A patient is asked to remember 3 words and then is distracted by asked to count backwards and is then...
BUFFER 1
A temporary memory store.
BUNDLE HYPOTHESIS
The idea that sensory features are bound together or bundled together in conscious experiences. See binding hypothesis.
BUST-TO-WAIST RATIO
Ratio giving the curvaciousness by dividing bust measurement by waist measurement.