Glossary of terms used on this site
Glossaries
| Term | Main definition |
|---|---|
| validity |
Glossaries - Psychology
accuracy of a given result in measuring what it is designed to measure |
| variable interval reinforcement schedule |
Glossaries - Psychology
behavior is rewarded after unpredictable amounts of time have passed |
| variable ratio reinforcement schedule |
Glossaries - Psychology
number of responses differ before a behavior is rewarded |
| ventral tegmental area (VTA) |
Glossaries - Psychology
midbrain structure where dopamine is produced: associated with mood, reward, and addiction |
| vicarious punishment |
Glossaries - Psychology
process where the observer sees the model punished, making the observer less likely to imitate the model’s behavior |
| vicarious reinforcement |
Glossaries - Psychology
process where the observer sees the model rewarded, making the observer more likely to imitate the model’s behavior |
| visual encoding |
Glossaries - Psychology
input of images |