Neurology

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TREND ANALYSIS

any of many analytic methods modeled to reveal step-by-step alterations in a group of variants, like gradual linear development or

TYPOLOGY

noun. any study of a specific classification of phenomena into categories based upon typical traits of a personality.

UNILATERAL LESION

a lesion on one lobe or side of an organ or body part. A unilateral cerebral lesion consists of one

VALENCE-INSTRUMENTALITY-EXPECTANCY THEORY

a theory of work motivation positing that the degree of effort put out by workers will rely on a mixture

VENTILATION

with regard to counseling and psychotherapy, a patient

VESTED INTEREST

the degree to which an outlook item is viewed as being associated with an individual's material self-interest. It is presumed

VISUAL LEARNING

Conditioning or learning which relies on visual signs or objects. It is believed that the brain center for visual learning

VOCATIONAL APTITUDE

the individual skills and characteristics needed for excellent performance of the jobs comprised in a specific profession.

WEBER'S LAW

the law postulating that the strength and intensity required to identify modifications within a stimulant is correlated to the absolute

WORD FLUENCY (WF)

the capacity to list terms swiftly in specific classifications. The capacity is correlated to a portion of the brain anterior

ZOOSADISM

noun. a paraphilia wherein carnal stimulation and gratification are attained from the torturing an animal. This might happen via direct

TEMPORAL

adjective. 1. of or regarding time or the part it plays in some procedure. 2. corresponding or proximal to the

TERRITORY

varies from home range in being a region which is actively protecting from personal space in being a geographic region.

THEORY

a managerial philosophy which tries to integrate facets of Japanese management practices into American corporate society. It stresses participative decision-making

THOUGHT

noun. 1. the procedure involved in thinking. 2. an idea, picture, opinion, or other result of thinking. 3. consideration or

TIME-OF-MEASUREMENT EFFECT

an effect that occurs because of the cultural and historical impacts existent at the time a gauge is rendered. These

TRACKING

noun. 1. the procedure involved in following a progressing item with the eyes or utilizing eye motions to follow a

TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

a vocational rehabilitation program which places people with handicaps or those who are socially, economically, or otherwise impaired, in paid

TREPHINATION

noun. a surgical process wherein a disk of bone is excised, generally from the cranium, with a circular tool having

ULTRADIAN RHYTHM

any periodic variance in physiological or psychological operation recurring within a cycle of more than one day, like the female