backward displacement

in parapsychology experiments using Zener cards or similar targets, a result in which the participant’s “call” or guess matches the outcome of the previous trial in the series rather than the current one. If this effect occurs consistently, it may be taken as evidence of retrocognition. Compare forward displacement.

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Psychology term of the day

November 18th 2024

trend study

a longitudinal design in which data are collected at periodic intervals on samples drawn from a particular population and are used to reveal trends (systematic tendencies or patterns) over time.