statistical decision theory

a branch of statistical science concerned with the use of data to arrive at decisions. It focuses upon identifying the values, uncertainties, and other issues relevant to a given decision. Specific equations are used to calculate the degree of loss associated with each course of action and determine the most advantageous choice.

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Psychology term of the day

December 26th 2024

false self

in the object relations theory of British psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott (1896–1971), the self that develops as a defense against impingements and in adaptation to the environment. This contrasts with the true self, which develops in an environment that adapts to the infant and allows him or her to discover and express true impulses.