empirical psychology

empirical psychology

an approach to the study and explanation of psychological phenomena that emphasizes objective observation (see observational study) and the experimental method as the source of information about the phenomena under consideration. Compare rational psychology. See also experimental psychology.

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continuous group

continuous group see open group.

RVS

RVS abbreviation for Rokeach Value Survey.

WSE

WSE abbreviation for word-superiority effect.

sensation threshold

sensation threshold see absolute threshold.

transitive inference task

transitive inference task a type of task used to assess chi...

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