RECURRING-FIGURES TEST
Memory test consisting of a succession of cards with geometric or senseless shapes; subject must attempt to recall whether a…
REDUNDANCY
Superfluity; state of being redundant. Excessive repetition in expression. Having additional, unnecessary structures. Containing duplicate systems or equipment as backup…
REFERENT POWER
The ability to persuade others, based on respect for, or attraction to, the one providing influence. See also: power.
REFLEX EPILEPSY
Type of epilepsy in which seizures are brought on by sensory input like touch, light, or sound.
REFRACTORY PHASE
The recovery phase following orgasm, during which sexual arousal or orgasm is impossible. Only pertains to male responses, as females…
REGRESSION OF Y ON X
Prediction of a dependent variable using an independent variable. Compare to: inverse prediction.
REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGY
Branch of psychology specializing in applying psychological understanding to chronic or disabling heath issues. Promotes prevention and treatment of such…
REINFORCING CAUSE
Any circumstance which tends to perpetuate healthy or maladaptive behaviors in a subject. Typically used in correlation with negative consequences.
RELATIONAL LEARNING
Understanding how to differentiate between stimuli using relational properties rather than absolute properties.
RELATIVE SENSITIVITY
Ability to determine differences in stimulus intensity or quality where one stimulus is measured relative to another. Reduction of sensitivity…
RELIABILITY
Extent to which a test measurement or device produces like results consistently, regardless of observers, investigators, or time at which…
REMOTE ASSOCIATION
Correlation among items in a list or series, along with another item which is not adjacent to the list.
RENUNCIATION
An act or instance of renouncing something or rejecting it as invalid, particularly if that thing has been enjoyed or…
REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLING
Selection of a sample which correctly represents a total population. See also: random sampling.
REPRODUCTIVE SUCCESS
Passing genes to a new generation so that the new generation may also produce offspring to pass those genes on;…
RESIDENTIAL CARE
Facility which provides long-term care of elderly, chronically ill, or disabled patients. Housing and food are provided; appropriate medical care…
RESISTANCE TO INTERFERENCE
Capability to disregard information which is not relevant in order to achieve task completion.
RESPONDENT BEHAVIOR
Eliciting a behavior through a particular stimulus which is consistent and predictable whenever the stimulus is presented. Also known as:…