visceral learning

the use of instrumental conditioning procedures, particularly biofeedback techniques, to enable an individual to deliberately modify physiological processes that are ordinarily and nonconsciously regulated by the autonomic nervous system, such as heart rate and blood pressure.

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July 27th 2024

Mensa

n. an organization of individuals whose sole admission requirement is an IQ in the upper 2% of the population.