effort after meaning

the persistent effort to put unfamiliar ideas into more familiar terms in an attempt to comprehend ambiguous or unfamiliar material. See repeated reproduction. [defined by Frederic C. Bartlett]

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Psychology term of the day

November 17th 2024

computerized therapy

the use of a specially programmed computer to provide therapy, under the auspices of a trained therapist. Also called computer-assisted psychotherapy.