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stimulus value

1. the strength of a given stimulus, measured in standard units (e.g., a shock of 40 volts).

2. a theoretical characteristic of a stimulus said to index its effectiveness as a reinforcer.

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November 27th 2024

cognitive impairment

cognitive impairment

any impairment in perceptual, learning, memory, linguistic, or thinking abilities. Multiple significant cognitive impairments in memory plus one or more other cognitive defects are characteristic of dementia. See also mild cognitive impairment.