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Psychology Terms – abberation
1. An aberration from what is standard, customary, or correct. Refer to chromosomal aberration. 2. A transient impairment of behavior or cognitive function. 3. A defect of the crystalline lens of the eye, or any other lens or mirror, known as astigmatism or dioptric aberration, wherein light rays fail to converge at a singular focal point. Chromatic aberration occurs when various wavelengths of light are refracted at distinct angles and focused at varying distances, resulting in blurred images with colored fringes—refer to achromatic (2), refraction. Spherical aberration occurs when light traversing the periphery of a lens is focussed at a distinct point compared to light passing near the lens's center, leading to a distorted visual image due to the lens's spherical surface. Derived from the Latin term "aberrare," meaning to deviate, which combines "ab" (away) and "errare" (to wander), along with the suffix "-ation" denoting a process or state.
1. An aberration from what is standard, customary, or correct. Refer to chromosomal aberration. 2. A transient impairment of behavior or cognitive function. 3. A defect of the crystalline lens of the eye, or any other lens or mirror, known as astigmatism or dioptric aberration, wherein light rays fail to converge at a singular focal point. Chromatic aberration occurs when various wavelengths of light are refracted at distinct angles and focused at varying distances, resulting in blurred images with colored fringes—refer to achromatic (2), refraction. Spherical aberration occurs when light traversing the periphery of a lens is focussed at a distinct point compared to light passing near the lens's center, leading to a distorted visual image due to the lens's spherical surface. Derived from the Latin term "aberrare," meaning to deviate, which combines "ab" (away) and "errare" (to wander), along with the suffix "-ation" denoting a process or state.
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Psychology Terms - abducens nerve
Any of the sixth pair of cranial nerves that regulate the lateral rectus muscles of the eyes, facilitating outward eye movement for lateral gazing. Paralysis of this nerve results in convergent strabismus of the afflicted eye. Also referred to as the pathetic nerve. [Derived from Latin abducere, meaning to lead away, composed of ab meaning away and ducere meaning to lead or carry.]
Any of the sixth pair of cranial nerves that regulate the lateral rectus muscles of the eyes, facilitating outward eye movement for lateral gazing. Paralysis of this nerve results in convergent strabismus of the afflicted eye. Also referred to as the pathetic nerve. [Derived from Latin abducere, meaning to lead away, composed of ab meaning away and ducere meaning to lead or carry.]
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Psychology Terms - Abderite
someone lacking intelligence. [Named for Abdera, a village in ancient Thrace, whose residents were considered unintelligent]
someone lacking intelligence. [Named for Abdera, a village in ancient Thrace, whose residents were considered unintelligent]
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Psychology Terms - ABC
stands for 1. A model utilized in *The methodical analysis of a client's issues into three categories is known as rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT): A, the triggering event; B, the mediating evaluative beliefs; and C, the behavioral and emotional repercussions. It is occasionally expanded to ABCDE, adding D for disputing and E for the result of using rational thought. 2. Antecedent, behavior, consequence is a shorthand for the order of effects in *behavior therapy.
stands for 1. A model utilized in *The methodical analysis of a client's issues into three categories is known as rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT): A, the triggering event; B, the mediating evaluative beliefs; and C, the behavioral and emotional repercussions. It is occasionally expanded to ABCDE, adding D for disputing and E for the result of using rational thought. 2. Antecedent, behavior, consequence is a shorthand for the order of effects in *behavior therapy.
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Psychology Terms – abbreviated Reaction Time
*Central reaction time is also known as shortened reaction time
*Central reaction time is also known as shortened reaction time
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Psychology Terms –Abasia
Incapacity to walk is known as abasia. Think about dysbasia. [From the Greek a-without + basis a step, from bainein to step or go + -ia signifying a state or attribute]
Incapacity to walk is known as abasia. Think about dysbasia. [From the Greek a-without + basis a step, from bainein to step or go + -ia signifying a state or attribute]
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Psychology Terms - Abaissement du niveau mental
In analytical psychology, this refers to a diminished level of focus and attention, along with a relaxation of inhibitions and restrictions, wherein unexpected information may surface from the *unconscious (2). Although it normally happens on its own, it can be purposefully promoted to get ready for *active imagination. The phrase was taken from his master, French psychologist and neurologist Pierre Janet (1859–1947), by Carl Gustav Jung (1875–1961). [Literally, "reduction of mental level" in French]
In analytical psychology, this refers to a diminished level of focus and attention, along with a relaxation of inhibitions and restrictions, wherein unexpected information may surface from the *unconscious (2). Although it normally happens on its own, it can be purposefully promoted to get ready for *active imagination. The phrase was taken from his master, French psychologist and neurologist Pierre Janet (1859–1947), by Carl Gustav Jung (1875–1961). [Literally, "reduction of mental level" in French]
