imagery cue

a cognitively created signal used to direct behavior. Examples are mental images of a stop sign when one has negative thoughts or of a butterfly when one wants to exhibit delicate, free-flowing motion in a skating routine. See also thought stopping.

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November 18th 2024

disparate impact

see adverse impact.