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the attitude toward a task or test that is communicated (intentionally or unintentionally) by the experimenter to the participants. It conveys information on how they should approach the task or testsuch as whether that speed is more (or less) important than accuracy.

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October 31st 2024

polyneuropathy

polyneuropathy

n. any disorder that affects many or all of the peripheral nerves. See peripheral neuropathy.