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indeterminacy

n.

1. the inability to uniquely determine the form or magnitude of a relationship.

2. the inability to arrive at a unique solution to a problem or mathematical form.

3. in factor analysis, the inability to form a unique representation of the factor structure.

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January 30th 2025

symbolic learning theory

symbolic learning theory

a theory that attempts to explain how imagery works in performance enhancement. It suggests that imagery develops and enhances a coding system that creates a mental blueprint of what has to be done to complete an action.