association by contiguity

association by contiguity

the formation of a mental connection between two items based on the fact that they occur close together in time. Also called contiguity of association. See also law of contiguity.

Related Terms

proprioceptive stimulus

proprioceptive stimulus a stimulus that arises from within...

qualitative

qualitative adj. referring to a variable, study, or analysi...

achiever

achiever n. a person who is able to accomplish some action...

hypnagogic

hypnagogic adj. describing or relating to the drowsy state...

state

state n. the condition or status of an entity or system at...

exercise therapy

exercise therapy the prevention or treatment of disorders a...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter A

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z