auditory nerve

the branch of the eighth cranial nerve (see vestibulocochlear nerve) concerned with the sense of hearing. It originates in the cochlea, from which nerve fibers pass through several layers of nuclei in the brainstem to terminate predominantly in the auditory cortex. Also called acoustic nerve; cochlear nerve.

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Psychology term of the day

February 21st 2025

reflection of feeling

a statement made by a therapist or counselor that is intended to highlight the feelings or attitudes implicitly expressed in a client’s communication and to draw them out so that they can be clarified. Also called reflection response.