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calcarine area

the region on the medial surface of the occipital lobe of the brain that surrounds the calcarine fissure. It includes parts of the striate cortex and the prestriate cortex.

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win–lose dynamic

win–lose dynamic

the conflict-promoting processes that occur in situations in which competitive reward structures cause participants to feel they can only succeed if others fail.