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affective equilibrium

the idea that a single affective judgment for a set of stimuli (e.g., pleasant or unpleasant) is formed around the median of the judgments made for individual stimuli in the set.

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November 23rd 2024

simulator

simulator

n. a training device that simulates the conditions or environment of the actual operating situation or that resembles the actual equipment to be used, such as a flight simulator for pilots. The training allows for a safe, lower-cost experience with the conditions under study but may lack realism.