psychophysiology

n. the study of the relation between the chemical and physical functions of organisms (physiology) and cognitive processes, emotions, and behavior (psychology). Also called physiological psychology. See also applied psychophysiology; clinical psychophysiology. —psychophysiological adj. —psychophysiologist n.

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Psychology term of the day

May 3rd 2024

computer-managed instruction

a method of instruction in which a computer is used to assist the teacher in carrying out a plan of individualized instruction. The computer processes daily data regarding the performance of each student; such data can then be used in prescribing the next instructional step for each student. The learner does not interact directly with the computer.