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method of absolute judgment

a psychophysical procedure in which stimuli are presented in random order to a participant, whose task is to place each stimulus in a particular category. The stimuli usually vary along one or two dimensions, such as brightness or loudness. Also called absolute-judgment method.

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tissue

n. a structure composed of identical or similar cells with the same or similar function, as in adipose tissue, erectile tissue, or muscle tissue.