sophrosyne

n. an ideal of character recommended by Greek philosopher Plato (c. 427–c. 347 bce). The word has no direct English equivalent but is often translated as “temperance” or “moderation” and carries the sense of being well balanced, prudent, self-disciplined, and sound in judgment.

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May 9th 2024

Estes–Skinner procedure

another name for conditioned suppression. [after William K. Estes and B. F. Skinner, who developed the technique in 1941]