response scenario

any of a series of alternative behavior patterns that could occur when an individual is confronted with a specific stimulus. In sport, for example, a response scenario might consist of alternative offensive plays that could be run against a specific defensive formation.

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Psychology term of the day

December 26th 2024

tractotomy

n. the surgical interruption of a nerve tract in the brainstem or spinal cord. One form of tractotomy is of benefit in bipolar disorder that is resistant to other forms of treatment.