RANDOMIZED-GROUP DESIGN
A design used in experimentation in which the subjects are randomly assigned to either a control group or experimental group…
RAPHE NUCLEUS
Saprogenic neurons located in the brainstem the project to the spinal cord, thalamus, basal ganglia and cerebral cortex.
RATIONAL THINKING
Thinking based on logical rules. A theory embraced by U.S. psychologist Jonathon Baron.
REACTIVE INHIBITION
In the deductive theory of learning, a tendency for response magnitude to a stimulus decreasing with increasing exposure or fatigue
READING QUOTIENT
Reading quotient can be determined by dividing a child's reading-age test scores by their chronological age.
REASONING TEST
A test to evaluate either inductive, deductive or a combination of both in thinking. One example would be the use…
RECEIVING HOSPITAL
The facility specially equipped and staffed to accept new patients requiring initial diagnosis or treatment.
RECIDIVISM RATE
The rate at which criminal or delinquent behavior is repeated. The rate is sometimes used to judge the effectiveness of…
RECOGNITION BY COMPONENTS THEORY (RBC THEORY)
Proposed by U.S. psychologist Irving Biederman, a theory that states perception of objects can be accomplished by breaking them down…
REDUCTIONISM
A means of identifying a particular phenomenon by declaring that, once adequately comprehended, it can be demonstrated to be a…
REFLEX ARC
Neural circuit activated in a reflex response. See also: disynaptic arc, monosynaptic arc, polysynaptic arc.
REFRACTORY PERIOD
A duration during which nerves or muscles are unable to react to stimuli, especially following prior stimulation. An absolute refractory…
REGRESSION LINE
Curve fitted into a set of paired data in regression analysis; in linear regression, the curve becomes a straight line.
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Generally designed to meet the specific needs of the subject, a cohesive system of rehabilitation services intended to support the…