CRYPTOPHTHALMOS SYNDROME
a family-like or genetic disorder wherein a kid is born with skin covering their eyes. It might happen on one…
CUE REVERSAL
altering the result of a stimulant so that it alerts the contrary of that which is was initially correlated.
CULTURAL DRIFT
the slow, eventual, unregulated altering of a society, with its unique traditions, morals, and behavioral trends, in time. Commonly referred…
CULTURAL TRANSMISSION
the procedures wherein traditions, principles, concepts, and insight are passed on to coming offspring within a community or culture.
CULTURE-BOUND SYNDROME
a trend of cognitive illness and irregular behavior which is specific to a small ethnic or cultural populace and doesn't…
CUNEATE TUBERCLE
edema at the upper end of the cuneate fasciculus which consists of the nucleus cuneatus, that is recipient to fibers…
CUSTODIAL CASE
judicial cases involving which parties should attain or retain custodial rights over minors, be such custody of a legal or…
CYBERNETICS
the empirical examination of correspondence and regulation as rendered to machines and living being. It comprises the analysis of self-regulatory…
CYTOARCHITECTURE
the organization of cells inside tissues and organs, specifically those in the neocortex.
CALKINS, MARY WHITON
(1863-1930) a first-generation U.S. psychologist who completed her studies at Harvard University, yet never received her degree. She is best-known…
CAMPUS CRISIS CENTER
n. a center focused on addressing the needs of students in a college, university, or trade school. It may offer…
CANNON-BARD THEORY
n. a theory which attempts to explain the emotional state and its expression. It asserts that emotions are a result…
CAPTURE-TAG-RECAPTURE SAMPLING
n. in statistical analysis, refers to a type of sampling method that estimates population size. To estimate the population of…
CARDIAC NEUROSIS
n. an anxiety reaction which results from an actual heart ailment, from worry over having a heart condition, or from…
CAREER ANCHOR
n. a pattern of motivation which develops early on in a person's career. This consists of self-perceived abilities, interests, skills,…
CAROTID SINUS
n. a slight enlargement (dilatation) in the area where the the common carotid branches out (bifurcates) into the internal and…
CASE ALTERNATION
n. in reading research, refers to a method of presenting stimulus words through characters that switch between upper-case and lower-case.…
CASTRATION
n. the surgical removal of the testes in a procedure called an orchidectomy. With the male gonads (testes) removed, a…