RECOGNITION MEMORY TEST (RMT)
A memory test, consisting of both verbal and nonverbal components, used to determine whether neuropsychological deficiencies exist. Subtests include both…
RECOVERED MEMORY
Especially prominent in cases of sexual or physical abuse, a personal experience of recalling specific details of a previous, stressful…
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…
REISSNER'S MEMBRANE
In the auditory labyrinth, membrane which separates the scala media and scala vestibuli in the cochlea. Also known as: vestibular…
RELATIONAL MAPPING
Using relational information to apply information gathered for one set of factors to another set.
RELATIVISM
A philosophy which deems truth to be a function of cultural concepts and contexts, dependent on individual persons, times, or…
RELIABILITY OF COMPONENTS
Median reliability of various items or subtests offered within a test. See also: item-to-item reliability.
REMOTE CAUSE
Origin of a problem which is separate from its effect, either due to space or time, but is still considered…
REORGANIZATION PRINCIPLE
The theory in gestalt psychology that new avenues of education and perception alter and disrupt older cognitive structures, leading to…
REPLACEMENT THERAPY
Procedure in which natural or synthetic replacement substances are replaced in a subject who lacks those substances. Procedure in which…
REPRESENTATIVENESS
Correlation evident between a sample of a population and the population from which it is taken, meaning the sample accurately…
REPRODUCTIVE SUPPRESSION
One or more individuals in a group are unable to procreate, despite having reached maturity. May be a result of…
RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION
Services in the home and community, offered to assist mentally handicapped persons or those who have a condition related to…