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feedforward

n.

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

November 23rd 2024

moral development

moral development

the gradual formation of an individual’s concepts of right and wrong, conscience, ethical and religious values, social attitudes, and behavior. Some of the major theorists in the area of moral development are Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson, and Lawrence Kohlberg.