PHI PHENOMENON
1. an illusion of obvious motion observed whenever two lights flash off and on about 150 m apart from one…
PHOSPHOINOSITIDE
noun. any of a category of second messengers which are typical in postsynaptic cells.
PHOTOPHOBIA
noun. A severe and frequently painful vulnerability to light. It might be correlated with migraines or with particular kinds of…
PHRENIC NERVE
a nerve which initializes within the cervical plexus of the neck and transmits sensory and motor branches to the diaphragm,…
PHYSICAL SYMBOL SYSTEM HYPOTHESIS
a hypothesis regarding the purpose and adequacy of capturing intelligence in computational systems. The hypothesis postulates that a necessary and…
PHYSIOLOGICAL PARADIGM
the idea that cognitive disorders are caused by irregularities in neurological anatomy and processes. This viewpoint, that underlies the field…
PIAGETIAN THEORY OF INTELLIGENCE
the theory of cognitive development posited by Jean Piaget, in accordance with intelligence that cultivates during four major phases: (i)…
PIGEM'S QUESTION
a question modeled to induce projective reactions by a client undergoing a cognitive status examination. The question is generally a…
PINEL'S SYSTEM
a categorization of cognitive disorders and indicators described in the 18th century. The four primary classifications were: dementia or mental…
PLANTAR REFLEX
the reflex of the flexing of the toes whenever the sole of someone's feet are stroked.
PLAYACTING
dramatic play wherein kids, adolescents, or adults take various parts. In the procedure , the engaged parties try out relationships-…
PACINIAN CORPUSCLE
a form of cutaneous receptor organ which is sensitive to vibration and contact. It contains a nerve-fiber ending encompassed by…
PALINOPSIA
the continuation or reappearance of an image after the stimulant has been eliminated. Palinopsia is correlated with posterior brain damage,…
PAPEZ CIRCUIT
initially explained by American neuroanatomist James W. Papez, a circular composition of nerve centers and fibers in the brain which…
PARADIGM CLASH
with regard to science or philosophy, the conflict which takes place whenever a new group of basic presumptions about reality…