Neurology

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ENDOPSYCHIC

Pertaining to the unconscious mind or intrpsychic processes. Compare exopsychic.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRESS

A situation in the environment arousing a need , mainly for adaptation.

EROGENOUS ZONE

An area or part of the body sensitive to stimulation that is a sexual or erotic feling of pleasure. Also

ETHNOPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

Where issues related to ethnic and cultural variations in using and response to psychoative agents is considered.

EXCITEMENT

An emotional state of enthusiasm, eagerness and anticipation. Compare excitation.

EXOSYSTEM

The structures of society that function independent from the individuals.

EXPLANATORY STYLE

The way a person describe an event or their personal history.

LEARNING GOAL

an aim or goal to achieve a certain level set internally at a certain subject or task.

LETTER CANCELLATION TEST

a test which looks at the attention and unilateral neglect of a person by asking them to circle a single

LIGHT ADAPTATION

a physical and chemical change which occurs in the eye of humans as a result of a change in the

LOCAL POTENTIAL

a response which affects the neuron internally but may not lead to the conduction of the overall stimulation due to

LONGITUDINAL

in the anatomy of the human body, longitudinal refers to the longest axis of the body.

MAINSTREAMING

the theory that by placing children with either (sometimes both) physical and cognitive conditions which impair their ability to learn

MARITAL ADJUSTMENT

the process during which partners in a marriage adapt and change to their new roles complementing each other acting as

MATCHING LAW

states that proportion of responses to an allocated to an alternative will match the proportion of reinforcement obtains from that

MECHANICAL APTITUDE

is the ability or level of understanding an individual holds when working or using mechanical machinery.

MEMORY SPAN

is the number of items which can be recalled immediately after one observation or presentation of them. In terms of

MENTAL MAP 1

is the concept of a mental map may refer to a person's personal point-of-view perception of their own world. Although

MESSAGE FACTORS

are characteristics and features (such as persuasive language) which will affect the degree of success and effectiveness a message has

METHODOLOGICAL PLURALISM

is the acceptance of a value once multiple methodologies have been used.