PHYSICAL MAP
a kind of chromosome map which describes the actual physical locale of genes and inherited markers on the chromosome, with…
PHYSIOLOGICAL MOTIVE
a motive stemming from a basic physiological need, like the necessity for food.
PIECEWISE REGRESSION
a variant on typical least squares regression wherein a regression line containing many varying lines is fitted to the information.…
PLACE CELLS
neurons within the hippocampus which fire selectively whenever an animal is in a specific spatial place or progressing toward such…
PLANNED COMPARISON
a comparison among at least two means in analysis of variance or regression analysis which has been ascertained before the…
PLAUSIBLE RIVAL HYPOTHESIS
a proposition which renders a logical alternative to the research hypothesis being examined.
PAINFUL SEXUAL INTERCOURSE
discomfort happening during coitus, that might spam from irritation, if the vagina is swollen due to a bacterial infection, to…
PAPER-AND-PENCIL TEST
an examination wherein the problems or queries are penned, printed, or drawn and the answers are penned too.
PARAGIGANTOCELLULAR NUCLEUS (PGN)
an area of the brainstem reticular development which is involved in sleep.
PARALLEL PROCESSING
data processing wherein at least two chains of functions are carried out at the same time by independent processors. An…
PARANOID HOSTILITY
rage and desire to hurt other people stemming from the delusion that they're persecuting or planning actions against one self.
PARATERESIOMANIA
noun. an irregular longing to view people undressing or participating in carnal activities. In the DSM-IV-TR, this is referred to…
PARENTAL BEHAVIOR
the procedure involved in preparation for the birth of offspring and the behavior of one or both parents which assist…