visual acuity

the degree of clarity, or sharpness, of visual perception. It may be measured in several ways; for example, by testing one’s ability to detect very small gaps between two parts of a figure (the minimum separable method), or to discern a fine dark line on a light background or a fine light line on a dark background. See also acuity grating; Landolt circles; Snellen chart.

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Psychology term of the day

November 22nd 2024

precompetition anxiety

increased cognitive and physiological arousal before a competition. Precompetition anxiety may facilitate or inhibit performance, depending on the performer’s perception of readiness or apprehension. See debilitative anxiety; facilitative anxiety.