Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. duplex theory

duplex theory

duplex theory

the theory that vision depends on the activity of two types of receptors: the retinal rods, which are active in dim light; and the retinal cones, which are active in brighter light. Also called duplicity theory.

Related Terms

Cornelia de Lange syndrome

Cornelia de Lange syndrome a genetic disorder characterized...

centripetal

centripetal adj. 1. directed toward the center....

word-length effect

word-length effect in a test of memory span, the fact that...

behavioral embryology

behavioral embryology the study of the behavior of embryos....

social promotion

social promotion the practice of advancing students who hav...

oropharynx

oropharynx n. the portion of the pharynx at the back of the...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter D

Browse by Letter


A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact