cardinality

n. the number of items in a set. In children, the ability to understand that the last number counted in a set represents the set’s overall cardinal value is evident by the age of 2 or 3.

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Psychology term of the day

March 17th 2025

micturition reflex

reflex contraction of the bladder in response to signals from its stretch receptors. During development, a child learns to suppress the micturition reflex and to control urination. Also called bladder reflex.