rational

adj.

1. pertaining to reasoning or, more broadly, to higher thought processes.

2. based on, in accordance with, or justifiable by accepted principles of reasoning or logic. Compare irrational; nonrational.

3. capable of or exhibiting reason.

4. influenced by reasoning rather than by emotion. —rationally adv.

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Psychology term of the day

October 15th 2024

sorting test

a format for assessing the ability to conceptualize, often used in adult neuropsychological assessments or in determining a child’s level of cognitive development. The participant is asked to arrange an assortment of common objects by category. A common example is the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test.