feedback device

a device that presents a visual, auditory, or tactile signal to communicate to the operator of an environmental control device the status of actions taken. See also control device; switch device; target device.

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Psychology term of the day

March 13th 2025

referral

referral

n.

1. the act of directing a patient to a therapist, physician, agency, or institution for evaluation, consultation, or treatment.

2. the individual who is so referred. —refer vb.