category production test

a test in which participants are given a category (e.g., types of birds) and asked to list examples of it (e.g., robin, blue jay, ostrich). It is often classified as a verbal conceptual test of implicit memory. See implicit memory test.

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November 27th 2024

sexual tension

a condition of anxiety and restlessness associated with the sex drive and a normal desire for release of sexual energy. Sexual tension may be complicated by fear of inadequate performance, fear of an unwanted pregnancy, fear of discovery, or other concerns.