clarification

n. a therapist’s formulation, in clear terms and without indicating approval or disapproval, of a client’s statement or expression of feelings. Clarification goes further than restatement and reflection of feeling but stops short of interpretation.

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Psychology term of the day

May 9th 2024

on-center ganglion cell

a retinal ganglion cell that is excited by light in the center of its receptive field but is inhibited by light in the surround. See also on response. Compare off-center ganglion cell.