feedforward

1. information or control signals sent to a part of the body or other system in order to prepare it for future motor activity or expected sensory input.

2. information that can be used to forecast the performance of a person, group, product, or system so that adjustments can be made to avoid problems before they occur. Compare feedback.

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Psychology term of the day

January 13th 2025

prima facie

at first sight: on the face of things (Latin, literally: “first face”). Prima facie evidence is evidence that, although not conclusive, is considered sufficiently strong to support an inference of fact in the absence of evidence to the contrary.