Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. signal

signal

signal

n.

1. an intelligible sign communicated from one individual or electromagnetic device to another.

2. a presentation of information, usually one that evokes some action or response.

3. as used in signal detection theory, a stimulus.

Related Terms

compliant character

compliant character a submissive personality whose prime mo...

muscae volitantes

muscae volitantes particles or specks seen as floating befo...

uncontrolled variable

uncontrolled variable a characteristic factor that is not r...

culture-specific syndrome

culture-specific syndrome see culture-bound syndrome.

startle response

startle response an unlearned, rapid, reflexlike response t...

Dasein

Dasein n. in the thought of German philosopher Martin Heide...

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

© 2026 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact