tactual size discrimination

the ability to judge the comparative size of two invisible objects through the sense of touch. It is used as a test for the possible presence of a cortical lesion that would interfere with this ability.

Browse dictionary 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

Psychology term of the day

May 8th 2024

biasing factor

a variable that serves to bias the valence of elaboration of attitude-relevant information. See also biased elaboration; multiple roles in persuasion.