vestibular adaptation

an effect of repeated stimulation that can result in suppression of the vestibular (balance) function and may be observed in individuals whose daily activities require frequent or repeated turning of the head (e.g., ballet dancers and figure skaters).

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Psychology term of the day

July 27th 2024

analogies test

a test of the participant’s ability to comprehend the relationship between two items and then extend that relationship to a different situation: For example, paintbrush is to paint as pen is to ___.