POISSON DISTRIBUTION
a theoretical statistical distribution which produces the likelihood at which rare occurrences actually happen, that are randomly distributed in space…
POLTERGEIST
noun. a claimed paranormal phenomenon wherein an unseen presence disrupts a home with noisy and destructive pranks, like shutting doors,…
POLYSYNAPTIC ARC
a neural arc comprised of a lot of synapses. Commonly referred to as multisynaptic arc.
PORIOMANIA
noun. an irresistible urge to wander off or run away, either being aware of such or in an amnestic state.…
POSITIONAL CLONING
a method to find a gene which causes an illness, utilized whenever there isn't much known about the biochemical premise…
POSITIVE ILLUSION
a belief about oneself which is good or favorable and which is kept constant regardless of its authenticity. The most…
POSSESSIVENESS
noun. 1. generally, excessive attempting to assert ownership or possession. 2. an irregular propensity to manage or control other people,…
POSTOCCUPANCY EVALUATION (POE)
the gauging of user reactions to a facility or building after its construction. POKs are a worthy source of data…
POSTTETANIC POTENTIATION (PTP)
the escalation in postsynaptic potential induced in target neurons by a sole action potential subsequent to the elicitation of a…
POWER TEST
a kind of test aimed to compute the involved party's degree of mastery of a specific topic under conditions of…
PRAGMATISM
a philosophical stance holding that the truth value of a proposition or a theory is to be identified in its…
PRECISION GRIP
the way of grabbing hold of an item between the opposed tactile pads of the tips of the fingers and…
PREDATOR PRESSURE
the impact of predators on their prey, effecting both present amounts of prey and their survival for reproduction.
PREDISPOSING CAUSE
an aspect which escalates the likelihood that a cognitive or physical disorder or genetic trait will grow, but isn't the…
PREFORMISM
noun. the biological theory, now discredited, positing that growth encompasses the emergence into mature forms of traits and abilities which…
PREMATURE EJACULATION
a carnal malfunction wherein ejaculation takes place with little carnal stimulation, prior to, on, or briefly following penetration or merely…
PRENATAL DEVELOPMENTAL ANOMALY
a congenital irregularity which starts in the course of growth prior to birth.