Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. temperature illusion

temperature illusion

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.

Related Terms

anxious–avoidant attachment

anxious–avoidant attachment 1. in the Strange Situation, a...

multisynaptic arc

multisynaptic arc see polysynaptic arc.

past-life regression

past-life regression a highly controversial hypnotic regres...

serial response

serial response see serial behavior.

third cranial nerve

third cranial nerve see oculomotor nerve.

von Restorff effect

von Restorff effect see distinctiveness effect. [Hedwig von...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter T

Browse 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

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact