Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. reciprocal

reciprocal

reciprocal

n. the number that when multiplied by another number gives a result of 1. The reciprocal of x is therefore 1/x and that of 1/x is x. So, for example, 1/4 is the reciprocal of 4.

Related Terms

negative transfer

negative transfer 1. a process in which previous learning o...

positive motivation

positive motivation the impulse to engage in behaviors that...

Neurological Evaluation Scale (NES)

Sorry, "neurological-evaluation-scale-nes" is not in the Dictionary of Psycholog...

biogenic amine

biogenic amine any of a group of amines that affect bodily...

self-abuse

self-abuse n. a euphemism for masturbation. The term appare...

treatment validity

treatment validity the extent to which an instrument is of...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter R

Browse by Letter


A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact