TWO-PROCESS MODEL OF RECALL
the hypothesis positing that memory recollection can consist of two phases: a search which finds material in memory and then…
TYPE I CELL
a form of taste cell which is electron-dense, that being, it seems dark whenever observed by electron microscopy. Type I…
TYROSINE HYDROXYLASE
an enzyme which catalyzes the initial, and rate-restricting, step during the biosynthesis of the catecholamine neurotransmitters known as epinephrine, norepinephrine,…
TECHNICAL TERM
a term or statement utilized in a specialized field to reference items or ideas which are specific to that field…
TELEGNOSIS
noun. With regard to parapsychology, claimed insight of distant occurrences without direct correspondence..
TEMPORAL PRECEDENCE
the standard that what is labeled as the cause must be displayed to have happened prior to the impact.
TERROR MANAGEMENT THEORY
a theory postulating that management of death-related anxiety is the main operative of culture and the primary motivation in human…
TETANIC CONTRACTION
a maintained contracting of a muscle, generally elicited by recurring, swift stimulus.
THALAMIC PACEMAKER
groups of nuclei within the thalamus which elicit waves of electrical activity within the cerebral cortex. Many thalamic nuclei have…
THEMATIC PARALOGIA
a speech trait characterized by the incessant, distorted dwelling of the mind on a sole theme or topic.
THEORY OF PERSONAL INVESTMENT
a motivational theory postulating that the level to which a person will invest personal resources of effort and time for…
THERAPEUTIC FACTORS
curative factors which function across designs and methods in group psychotherapy. Factors identified are inclusive of cohesion, altruism, family reenactment,…
THERMAL COMFORT
subjective assessment of emotions regarding temperature. Significant contributing aspects are inclusive of air velocity, humidity, degree of physical exertion, and…
THIAMINE (THIAMIN)
a B1 complex vitamin, existing in different foods and also typically existing in cerebrospinal fluid and blood plasma. Deficiency of…
THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR (TPA)
with regard to health insurance, a fiscal intermediary establishment which renders administrative services, inclusive of underwriting and claims processing, for…