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Relative Motion Relative Motion refers to the motion or speed of any object in respect to a particular point. For example, a…

Relative Deprivation We all have people to whom we compare ourselves. Don’t worry, it’s natural. But relative deprivation is when you have…

Relative Brightness Relative Brightness is a comparison of the brightness of any two objects. This can be done through a specific mathematical…

Reinforcer Reinforcer is a term used in operant conditions to describe any event (stimulus, object…anything) that strengthens the frequency of the behavior…

Reinforcement Reinforcement is a process that increases the frequency of targeted behavior by either using a negative stimulus or a positive stimulus.…

Rehearsal I love pizza. Unfortunately, I can never remember the phone number for pizza delivery and I’m not smart enough to write…

Regression Toward the Mean Regression toward the mean is the tendency for scores to average out. In this case, extreme scores tend…

Regression Regression is another one of the defense mechanisms identified by Freud. According to Freud, there are times when people are faced…

Refractory Period A refractory period is a “resting period” after an orgasm during which another orgasm is not possible. In men, the…

Reflex Any response you have to a stimulus that is inherent (you are born with it), it is a reflex. You are…