Glossary C

Changing-criterion design refers to a small-n design in which the criterion to obtain some outcome changes systematically over time. It is a type of single-subject design in which the effect of the treatment is demonstrated by how closely the behavior matches a criterion that is systematically altered.

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Channel is the medium through which a message reaches the receiver.

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Channel of communication refers to the way the message is delivered-whether face to face, in writing, on film, or in some other way.

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Chaos refers to formless matter and infinite space, supposed to have existed before the ordered universe", and "extreme confusion or disorder." In terms of systems, chaos is a state space (the condition of any system at a given time) where a system exhibits disorder, confusion, uncertainty, or instability.

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- Chaos theory : Chaos theory refers to the qualitative study of unstable aperiodic behavior in deterministic nonlinear dynamical systems.

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Deutsch: Charakter / Español: Carácter / Português: Caráter / Français: Caractère / Italiano: Carattere /

Character refers to personal characteristics that have been judged or evaluated. Refers also to a person's desirable or undesirable qualities.

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Characteristic features refer to features that is typically, though not always, a part of an object or concept; qualities that describe, characterize or typify the prototype but are not necessary for it

Characteristic frequency refers to the frequency at which a neuron in the auditory system has its lowest threshold.

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