Doerfler–Stewart test

a test originated during World War II for screening for functional hearing loss. It is used to examine a person’s ability to respond to selected two-syllable words in quiet and in the presence of a masking noise. [Leo G. Doerfler (1919–2004), U.S. audiologist; J. P. Stewart]

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Psychology term of the day

May 8th 2024

biasing factor

a variable that serves to bias the valence of elaboration of attitude-relevant information. See also biased elaboration; multiple roles in persuasion.