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Glossary A

Analytic intelligence refers the type of intelligence typically measured by intelligence tests and crucial for success in academic pursuits.

Analytic processing refers to a mode of processing information in which attention is paid to specific dimensions, features, or parts of the stimuli rather than to the overall or global aspects.

Analytic scoring refers to essay scoring method in which separate scores are given for specific aspects of the essay. Examples are organization, factual accuracy, and spelling.

Analytical approach refers to attempts to predict events on the basis of a theory or model

Analytical psychology refers to Jung's Theory of personality. Analytical psychology is Jung's Theory of Psychodynamics that adds to the Unconscious another layer of a collective knowledge sh

Analyzer refers to the natural helper style in which the individual likes to explore, probe, and offer a critical analysis of a si

Anandamide refers to naturally occurring brain chemical that binds to the same receptors as cannabinoids. Anandamide is a lipid Neurotransmitter mimicked by marijuana.

Anaphor refers to a linguistic expression that refers back to prior information in discourse.