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

genetic programming theory

genetic programming theory a group of theories that describ...

blepharospasm

blepharospasm n. a tonic spasm of the eyelid muscle that is...

J-curve hypothesis

J-curve hypothesis the predicted shape of the distribution...

internal inequity

internal inequity the situation in which employers compensa...

color

color n. the quality of visible light that corresponds to w...

self-dynamism

self-dynamism n. the pattern of motivations or drives that...

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