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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Psychology term of the day

January 2nd 2025

Working Memory Index

an index used in older versions of the Wechsler Memory Scale as well as the Wechsler intelligence tests that evaluates the ability to manipulate and process visual and auditory stimuli in short-term or working memory.