preparatory adjustment

preparatory adjustment

the changes made by the brain and body that indicate readiness to perform a task and that contribute to improved performance. A period of about 500 ms is typically needed for optimal preparation. See also mental set; preafference.

Related Terms

carphology

carphology n. see floccillation.

manifest anxiety

manifest anxiety in psychoanalysis, anxiety with overt symp...

episodic buffer

episodic buffer a fourth component added to the 1974 tripar...

CPRT

CPRT abbreviation for child–parent relationship therapy.

SOA

SOA abbreviation for stimulus onset asynchrony.

compound action potential

compound action potential a recording of the action potenti...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter P

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