REICHIAN ANALYSIS
System of thought championed by Wilhelm Reich (1897-1957) in which orgastic potency was the main benchmark of mental health; very…
REITAN INDIANA APHASIA SCREENING TEST
A component of the Halsted-Reitan Neuropshychological Battery, a 32-item exam which evaluates language usage, constructional praxis, calculation, and the right-left…
RELATIONAL PRIMACY HYPOTHESIS
Hypothesis stating that analytical thinking is attainable during early infancy and that even young infants can comprehend or solve problems…
RELAXATION
State of being relaxed. Refreshment of mind and body. Reduction in intensity of tension or vigor. Musculature returning to an…
RELIABILITY OF COMPOSITES
Reliability of the various components of a test or measurement device. See also: composite reliability.
REMEDIAL EDUCATION
Educational process composed primarily of coursework intended to elevate a student to the level of skill competency required by more…
REMOTE GRANDPARENT
A grandparent who, for reasons of physical or emotional separation, interacts only sporadically with their grandchildren. Compare with: companionate grandparent,…
REPLICATION
One of the main tenets of the scientific method; repeating an experiment to ensure that the results can be attained…
REPRESENTATIVENESS HEURISTIC
Psychological term in which people judge the probability of a hypothesis by ascertaining how well the hypothesis mimics available data.…
REPRODUCTIVE TYPE
Constitution which is generally typified by overriding dominance of the reproductive system rather than other body systems. See also: rostan…
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS
Facilities which provide special education and residential services to assist mentally handicapped children.
RESOLUTION
Capability of any optical device (including the eye) to distinguish two objects when they are in close proximity to one…
RESPONSE SCENARIO
Alternative behavior paradigms which may occur if an individual encounters a particular stimulus.
RESTING TREMOR
Tremor arising when an affected limb or other body part is in a relaxed state.
RETINAL GANGLION CELLS
Neurons in the retina which are responsible for sending visual stimulation signals to the brain.
RETRIEVAL FAILURE
Incapacity to recall knowledge which is acknowledged to be present within the memory.
RETROSPECTIVE RESEARCH
Mental study which intends to analyze the present in premise to the past. Compare with: prospective research.