Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. action unit

action unit

action unit

the simplest facial movement used as a code in the Facial Action Coding System. Action units are the visible signs of the operation of single facial muscles.

Related Terms

labeling theory

labeling theory the sociological hypothesis that describing...

selection test

selection test any physical or mental test to assess an ind...

dromomania

dromomania n. an abnormal drive or desire to travel that in...

experimental method

experimental method a system of scientific investigation, u...

sign

sign 1. n. an objective, observable indication...

auditory threshold

auditory threshold 1. the minimum level of sound that can b...

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

© 2026 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact