receptive language

receptive language

the language perceived and mentally processed by a person, as opposed to that which he or she originates. A person’s receptive language skills may differ markedly from his or her expressive language skills.

Related Terms

carbidopa

carbidopa n. see Sinemet.

cultural assimilation

cultural assimilation see acculturation strategies.

temporary commitment

temporary commitment emergency involuntary hospitalization...

autopsy

autopsy n. a procedure in which the body of a dead person i...

galvanic skin response (GSR)

Sorry, "galvanic-skin-response-gsr" is not in the Dictionary of Psychology. Plea...

bee communication

bee communication the use of a set pattern of movements by...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter R

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