blue-sighted

adj. having unusual sensitivity to blue stimuli. When a yellowed lens is removed to alleviate a cataract, many patients report heightened sensitivity to blue stimuli.

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Psychology term of the day

November 17th 2024

peer facilitation

the use of a peer counseling model, generally within a group setting, to pursue educational or problem-solving goals. For example, peer facilitation has been used with elementary school children to mediate conflict and in college-level distance learning to increase student participation in online discussions.