Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. extension

extension

extension

n. the straightening of a joint in a limb (e.g., the elbow joint) so that two parts of the limb (e.g., the forearm and upper arm) are drawn away from each other.

Related Terms

basal nucleus of Meynert

basal nucleus of Meynert a collection of neurons in the bas...

nondiscriminated avoidance

nondiscriminated avoidance see discriminated avoidance.

sound cage

sound cage a device for measuring sound localization. See a...

postencephalitis syndrome

postencephalitis syndrome a pathological condition that occ...

perceptual cycle hypothesis

perceptual cycle hypothesis the theory that cognition affec...

cognitive slippage

cognitive slippage a mild form of disconnected thought proc...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter E

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

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact