cortical map

a topographical representation of arrays of sensory receptors or motor effectors (muscle units) in the cerebral cortex. Examples are the topographical maps of visual point features such as light, contrast, spatial frequency (size), color, movement, and so forth in the visual cortex (see retinotopic map) and the sound frequency maps of the auditory cortex (see tonotopic organization). See also localization of function; topographic organization.

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February 14th 2025

educational sport psychology

a specialty focused on the use of psychological methods to improve performance in sport. Educational sport psychologists assist participants in sport to optimize performance enhancement through, for example, use of imagery and attentional focus. Education and training may also be informed by sport science, physical education, or kinesiology. Compare clinical sport psychology.