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Psychology Terms - Accent
1. A distinctive pronunciation of a language, particularly linked to a specific geographical area or social group, to be differentiated from a *dialect. 2. The emphasis or prominence assigned to a spoken syllable, typically by an increase in pitch, volume, or tonal quality, or a written notation to signify this.
1. A distinctive pronunciation of a language, particularly linked to a specific geographical area or social group, to be differentiated from a *dialect. 2. The emphasis or prominence assigned to a spoken syllable, typically by an increase in pitch, volume, or tonal quality, or a written notation to signify this.
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Psychology Terms –Acatamathesia
An obscure term for *agnosia; a deficit in the understanding of sensory information. Also spelled akatamathesia. Contrast agnosia. [Derived from Greek a- meaning without + katamanthanein meaning to observe or comprehend, from kata meaning thoroughly + manthanein meaning to study + -ia denoting a condition or characteristic]
An obscure term for *agnosia; a deficit in the understanding of sensory information. Also spelled akatamathesia. Contrast agnosia. [Derived from Greek a- meaning without + katamanthanein meaning to observe or comprehend, from kata meaning thoroughly + manthanein meaning to study + -ia denoting a condition or characteristic]
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Psychology Terms - Acalculia
Impairment in the capacity to perform arithmetic calculations
Impairment in the capacity to perform arithmetic calculations
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Psychology Terms - Academic skills disorders
An alternate designation for *learning impairments.
An alternate designation for *learning impairments.
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Psychology Terms - Academic problem
A learning challenge, typically observed in a school-aged youngster, that does not constitute a learning disability.
A learning challenge, typically observed in a school-aged youngster, that does not constitute a learning disability.
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Psychology Terms -ABX paradigm
In psychophysics, a technique for ascertaining a difference threshold by providing two stimuli (A and B) with a third stimulus (X) that corresponds to one of the former, with the observer's objective being to determine whether it aligns with A or B.
In psychophysics, a technique for ascertaining a difference threshold by providing two stimuli (A and B) with a third stimulus (X) that corresponds to one of the former, with the observer's objective being to determine whether it aligns with A or B.
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Psychology Terms -Abulia
A deficiency of willpower or motivation, frequently resulting in an incapacity to formulate decisions or plans.
A deficiency of willpower or motivation, frequently resulting in an incapacity to formulate decisions or plans.
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Psychology Terms - absurdity test
A psychological assessment wherein the participant seeks to discern the anomalies or illogical elements within a verbal or visual stimulus, such as an absent limb in a spider illustration or a missing numeral in a clock face depiction. It is frequently incorporated as an element or subtest of an IQ assessment.
A psychological assessment wherein the participant seeks to discern the anomalies or illogical elements within a verbal or visual stimulus, such as an absent limb in a spider illustration or a missing numeral in a clock face depiction. It is frequently incorporated as an element or subtest of an IQ assessment.
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Psychology Terms – Ability test
An assessment that evaluates an individual's present performance level or predicts future performance. The term occasionally refers to an achievement exam, an aptitude test, or an intelligence test.
An assessment that evaluates an individual's present performance level or predicts future performance. The term occasionally refers to an achievement exam, an aptitude test, or an intelligence test.
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Psychology Terms -Ability
The acquired skill, competency, or power to execute a task, particularly in psychology, the inherent capacity to perform a function—be it physical, mental, or a mix thereof—without additional education or training, distinguished from *capacity, which refers to potential ability.
The acquired skill, competency, or power to execute a task, particularly in psychology, the inherent capacity to perform a function—be it physical, mental, or a mix thereof—without additional education or training, distinguished from *capacity, which refers to potential ability.
