driver training

in rehabilitation, the training of individuals with disabilities to operate an automobile equipped with assistive technology devices, such as customized or adapted controls. For example, a previously trained driver may have to learn to maneuver a vehicle with hand-operated accelerator and brakes or a gearshift extension for left-hand rather than right-hand use.

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Psychology term of the day

May 8th 2024

word-length effect

in a test of memory span, the fact that one can usually remember a greater number of shorter words than longer words. Short-term retention is affected by the length of time it takes to rehearse the words.