fasciolus gyrus

a brain convolution that is a part of the hippocampal formation, appearing as a delicate band of tissue that communicates with a thin sheet of gray matter, the indusium griseum, on the surface of the corpus callosum. It is associated with olfactory functions. Also called gyrus fasciolaris.

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Psychology term of the day

November 28th 2024

indirect method of therapy

a method of conducting therapy, particularly exemplified by client-centered therapy, in which the therapist does not attempt to direct the client’s communication or evaluate the client’s remarks, although he or she may refer back to the client’s remarks or restate them (see restatement).