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RANK TRANSFORMATION

A rank transformation is the replacement of the actual numerical score of an individual with the rank position of the

RATE OF CHANGE

The change in a variable per unit time divided by the value of the variable prior to the change. Example:

RATIONAL LEARNING

Learning through clear understanding of the material and understanding the relationship between the components of the material

RAYLEIGH EQUATION

The proportion of red and green stimuli needed for a healthy human eye to perceive the color yellow. It is

REACTIVE AGGRESSION

A physical act committed with little consideration of the consequences. Generally the act is associated with intent to harm and

READING DISORDER

A learning disorder showing a level of ability greatly below that of a typical member of the age group and

REALISTIC ANXIETY

Anxiety present when exposed to an identifiable and real threat or danger. This type of anxiety is founded in the

REASONABLE PERSON STANDARD

A standard established to establish whether or not a particular act or conduct constitutes sexual harassment. The basis of the

RECALL SCORE METHOD

Using a numerical value to score the number of items that can be recalled from memory.

RECEPTOR SITE

A region in the specialized membrane on the surface of the cell containin receptor molecules.

RECIPROCITY LAW

A principle that states: The magnitude of a sensation is the product of time of exposure multiplied by intensity.

RECONSTRUCTIVE MEMORY

Achieving remembrance by analytically reconstructing past events which are incomplete within the subject's memory. Derives from common knowledge and schemas,

RECURRENT

Generally applied to conditions distinguished by relapse or episodic occurrence; taking place repetitively or coming back after an interlude of

REDOUT

Resulting from negative g-forces, a medical condition caused by blood getting forced into the head. Ocular capillaries become engorged and

REFERENCE DATABASE

Allows development of all-inclusive reviews of literature for a specific field of study with a large resource of bibliographic data.

REFLECTIVE

Descriptive of an individual given to making decisions only after meditation or contemplation. Typified by quiet thought or contemplation. A

REFRACTION

Light or sound wavelengths passing from one medium to another are bent, affecting the way they are perceived.

REGRESSION DIAGNOSTICS

Set of procedures used to assess the validity of a regression analysis model.

REHABILITATION CENTER

Commonly referred to as

REINFORCEMENT DELAY

Once a response has occurred, the delay until the reinforcer appears.