semantic encoding

semantic encoding

cognitive encoding of new information that focuses on its meaningful aspects as opposed to its perceptual characteristics. This will usually involve some form of elaboration. See also deep processing.

Related Terms

role model

role model a person or group serving as an exemplar for the...

therapeutic role

therapeutic role the function of the therapist or other age...

cross-modal matching

cross-modal matching the ability to recognize an object ini...

adinazolam

adinazolam n. a benzodiazepine of the triazolobenzodiazepin...

matching

matching n. a procedure for ensuring that participants in d...

security blanket

security blanket see transitional object.

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter S

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