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reaction potential

in Hull’s mathematico-deductive theory of learning, the probability that a stimulus will facilitate a particular response. It is a multiplicative function of an organism’s habit strength and drive strength.

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January 13th 2025

vocal register

vocal register

the tonal or pitch range of an individual’s voice. See also chest voice; falsetto; head voice.