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

January 15th 2025

experimental realism

the extent to which a controlled study is meaningful and engaging to participants, eliciting responses that are spontaneous and natural. See also mundane realism.