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temperature illusion

a misinterpretation of a temperature stimulus. Paradoxical cold is an example: A very hot shower may cause goose bumps and a feeling of cold. Also called thermal illusion.

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WMDS

WMDS

abbreviation for weighted multidimensional scaling. See individual-differences scaling.