motivational selectivity

motivational selectivity

an explanation for the different ways that an event or object may be perceived by different people based on the influence of individual motives on cognitive processes. See selective perception.

Related Terms

subcallosal gyrus

subcallosal gyrus a portion of the limbic system behind the...

prenatal developmental anomaly

prenatal developmental anomaly a congenital abnormality tha...

vitamin A toxicity

vitamin A toxicity a condition caused by excessive intake o...

dopa decarboxylase

dopa decarboxylase the intermediate enzyme in the metabolis...

arachnoid

arachnoid n. see arachnoid mater.

reparation

reparation n. 1. amelioration of or expiation f...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter M

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