nonverbal intelligence

an expression of intelligence that does not require language. Nonverbal intelligence can be measured with tests such as Raven’s Progressive Matrices and the Test of Nonverbal Intelligence.

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May 9th 2024

slow-wave sleep

slow-wave sleep

deep sleep that is characterized by increasing percentages of particular types of delta waves on the electroencephalogram, corresponding to Stages 3 and 4 of NREM sleep. See also sleep stages.