Glossary C

Contextual modulation is a term used when the neural response to a stimulus is influenced by the context within which the stimulus occurs. Contextual modulation has been used to refer to the situation in which a neuron’s response is influenced by stimulation of an area outside its receptive field.

Contextual subtheory is a term used in Sternberg's Triarchic theory that refers to the idea that intelligence must be viewed in terms of the context in which it occurs.

Contextualism is defined as the belief that intelligence must be understood in its real-world context

In psychology, contextualization refers to the process of understanding behavior by considering the broader context in which it occurs. It emphasizes the importance of looking beyond the individual's actions to grasp the environmental, social, and cultural factors that influence behavior. This article explores the concept of contextualization, its significance in psychology, potential risks, application areas, recommendations for practitioners, and its historical and legal considerations.

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Contextualization of learning means offering instruction in ways that first draw on a child's existing experiences, knowledge, and concepts and then expand them in new directions.

Contextualized language is defined as the language that is related to the immediate context.

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Contiguity refers to the occurrence of things both simultaneously and in the same space. Contiguity is often used to explain classical conditioning.

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Contingencies of self-worth refers to the domains of self-concept an individual uses to evaluate his or her self. It is the "If-Then" rules concerning self-worth, as in "If"I am not loved by very person I care about, "Then" I am nothing.