BOUNDARY SYSTEM
n. in general systems theory, refers to the semipermeable boundaries which exist between living systems. Each boundary system permits information…
BRADYKINESIA
n. a condition characterized by extreme slowness in movement. There is also a corresponding decrease in motor activity, thus, making…
BRAIN DISEASE
n. any disease that contributes and leads to brain damage. These diseases include disorders of the degenerative, debilitating, infectious, and…
BRAIN STIMULATION
n. a process of stimulating the acivity of specific areas in the brain, like the visual cortex or the motor…
BRANDEIS BRIEF
n. a legal brief which made history in 1908 (Muller v. Oregon case) by being the first to compile scientific…
BRIL SCALE
n. a decibel (db) scale that measures a stimuli based on its perceived brightness (see brightness perception). In this scale,…
BRUSHFIELD-WYATT SYNDROME
n. a familial disorder which causes mental retardation. The condition is characterized by the presence of a port-wine birthmark, and…
BULBOCAVERNOSUS MUSCLE
n. One of the muscles in the perineum which, in men, facilitates the passage of urine and assists in ejaculation.…
BURIDAN'S ASS
n. in philosophy, refers to the concept of choice, opportunity, and free will. Mostly, it relates to a paradox wherein…
BUZZ GROUP
n. a sub-group of a bigger class that has been subdivided in order for each member to be more actively-involved…
BACKUP REINFORCER
in behavior modification, this refers to a reward given to a client in return for tokens he or she has…
BARANY TEST
n. a test used for detecting diseases related to the function of the semi-circular canals in the inner ear. Devised…
BARRIER-FREE ENVIRONMENT
n. an environment designed to be free of obstacles. It is friendly towards people who are physically disabled and cognitively…
BASIC REFLEXES
n. first and foremost, they are inherent sensorimotor responses to stimuli. Among the earliest to manifest, these are involuntary and…