Wildervanck syndrome

a genetic disorder associated with Klippel–Feil syndrome and characterized by deafness and paralysis of the abducens nerve. The cause is unknown, but because it is seen almost exclusively in females, an X-linked dominant inheritance is suspected. [reported in 1952 by L. S. Wildervanck, Dutch geneticist]

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November 24th 2024

modeling theory

the idea that changes in behavior, cognition, or emotional state result from observing someone else’s behavior or the consequences of that behavior. See observational learning; social learning theory.