perimeter

n. a hemispherical instrument used to plot the limits of the visual field. An individual is seated within the hemisphere and is asked to fixate a central spot of light. The visual field is then probed with small flashes of light, which the participant is asked to detect. The size and brightness of the flashes can be varied to assess visual sensitivity at many points within the field.

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November 25th 2024

procedural justice

1. in legal proceedings, the use of methods and procedures that are fair and impartial, as distinct from the making of just decisions. The various rules governing how witnesses are questioned and what evidence is admitted into court are examples of the application of procedural justice within the legal system.

2. see organizational justice.