Ohm’s law

the principle that the ear can analyze complex tones into a series of individually perceptible pure tones. [Georg Simon Ohm (1787–1854), German physicist]

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Psychology term of the day

February 17th 2025

speculation

1. conjectural thinking that is not necessarily supported by scientifically determined evidence.

2. a loosely supported theory or explanation. —speculative adj.