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Direct reinforcement

Direct reinforcement refers to a reinforcement that occurs as a direct consequence of a behavior, example, getting paid to work. (See Vicarious reinforcement.)

Direct replication

Direct replication is defined as the repetition of an experiment as identically as possible to the first performance which is done to determine whether the same results will be obtained

Direct scaling

Direct scaling refers to a scaling technique in which the observer responds directly in psychological scale units

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Direct sound

Direct sound refers to the sound that is transmitted directly from a sound source to the ears.

Direct tuition

Direct tuition means teaching young children how to behave by reinforcing "appropriate" behaviors/conduct and by punishing or otherwise discouraging "inappropriate" conduct/behaviors.

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Directed groping

Directed groping refers to the stage when the child begins to perform motor experiments in order to see what will happen.

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Directed verdict

Directed verdict is defined as a verdict of acquittal pronounced by the judge when the evidence against the accused is so poor that acquittal is the only possible verdict.

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Direction

Deutsch: Richtung / Español: Dirección / Português: Direção / Français: Direction / Italiano: Direzione /

In psychology, "direction" encompasses a range of concepts related to the choices, goals, motivations, and trajectories that individuals pursue in their lives. It involves the psychological processes and decisions that guide human behavior and development. Psychologists study direction to understand how individuals set and achieve goals, make choices, and navigate their life paths.

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