Neurology

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MORTALITY

defines the death rate in a set population.

MOTOR PATHWAY

is the neural pathway or neural tissues which descend through the spinal cord from the brain or brainstem which then

MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE

found in the multipli-intelligences theory is the intelligence which is involved in the processes of writing, playing, listening and understanding

NARRATIVE THEORY

is an umbrella term used to describe any theory of consciousness which states that beliefs arise as a part of

NEGATIVE

in the context of linguistics, the use of negative can be used to form an assertive sentence structure or even

NERVOUS SYSTEM

is the collective term used to describe the system of neurons, nerves, tracts and other tissues, with the endocrine system,

NEUROCRINE

describes neurones which secrete agonists such as neurotransmitters at their synapses.

NOMINAL FALLACY

is a false belief that a phenomenon is understood if its named or labelled.

NORMALIZE

verb. to render a transformation to a group of information which generates a new group of scores which approximately follow

OBEDIENCE

noun. An action that is well-aligned with a direct order.

OCCLUSION

noun. 1. a blockage or sealing. Occlusion of a cerebral artery might inflict an embolic or thrombotic stroke. 2. the

OPERANT BEHAVIOR

behavior which generates an impact upon the surroundings and whose probability of happening again is influenced by consequences. Operant behavior

ORESTES COMPLEX

with regard to classical Freudian psychoanalysis, a son's repressed urge to murder his mother, that might result in the physical

ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

a multidimensional structure characterizing the level of achievement attained by an establishment. In accordance with the goal-attainment model, efficacy is

OUTCOME

noun. 1. the outcome of an experiment, remediation, interaction, or any other occurrence, for instance, a client's state following psychotherapy.

OVERSTAFFING

noun. a scenario wherein management believes that more individuals than required are being hired by an establishment or one of

PARALLEL PROCESSING

data processing wherein at least two chains of functions are carried out at the same time by independent processors. An

PASSIONATE LOVE

a form of love wherein carnal passion and a high level of emotional arousal are major factors- in addition to

PEER REVIEW

the assessment of scientific or academic piece, like research or written pieces turned into journals for publishing, by other skilled

PERCEPTUAL DISTURBANCE

a disorder of comprehension, like (i) identifying letters but not terms, (ii) incapacity to determine direction or size, (iii) confusing