acceleration

acceleration

n.

1. an increase in speed of movement or rate of change. Compare deceleration.

2. in mathematics and statistics, the rate of change in the slope of a function or the rate of change in one variable as a function of an increase in a second variable.

Related Terms

Kohlberg’s theory of moral development

Kohlberg’s theory of moral development the concept that the...

static ataxia

static ataxia loss of the ability to maintain a fixed posit...

intentional forgetting

intentional forgetting inaccessibility of a memory that is...

second-order neuron

second-order neuron the second neuron in any neural pathway...

Restorff phenomenon

Restorff phenomenon see distinctiveness effect.

musculocutaneous nerve

musculocutaneous nerve a nerve that innervates the muscles...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter A

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z