RECEPTIVE FIELD
The distinct region associated with the stimulation needed to cause a response from a sensory cell. For example the retinal…
RECIPROCAL INNERVATION
A principle in motor neuron activity maintaining that when one set of muscles receives a signal for reflexive response, the…
RECOLLECTION
The action of recalling past incidents and activities, an operation that takes place automatically in everyday life, as well as…
RECOVERY, INC
For subjects having severe mental health issues, a self-help organization that directs focus to willpower exercises and methods which help…
RED REFLEX
Reddish-orange reflection from the vascular retina observed when the retina is examined with an ophthalmoscope, the absence of which can…
REDUPLICATED BABBLING
Utterance of the same syllable; usually occurs in infants and is a precursor of intelligible speech.
REFERRED PAIN
Reception of pain signals from a part of the body unaffected by pain stimuli.
RELATIONAL SHIFT
A change occurring through development of analogical thinking wherein a child focuses less on perceived similarities and more on relational…
RELAXATION THERAPY
Using an approach of relaxation techniques to enhance the relief of emotional tension. Also known as: therapeutic relaxation. See also:…
REMEDIAL THERAPY
Process which assists an individual to increase function in a previously below-average skill. Also known as: remedial training.
REMOTE MEMORY
Recollection of events and details from the distant past. See also: long term memory.
REPORTABILITY
Psychological events which have a high enough quality to be reported by the subject experiencing them. Standard measure of the…