Marbe’s law

in word-association tests, the finding that the speed of making an association is proportional to the number of people who make that association. [Karl Marbe (1869–1953), German psychologist]

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Psychology term of the day

January 15th 2025

overcontrolled

adj. denoting behavior that is inhibited and constrained, often driven by shyness or fear of rejection. The word is typically used to describe the behavior of children thought to be at risk for depression, but it may also refer to similar behavior in adults.