Glossary H

Glossary H

Herky-Jerky is a term which means spasmodic, irregular, and unpredictable, as in movement or manner.

- Hermann Ebbinghaus (1850-1909) : Hermann Ebbinghaus is the first person to study learning and memory experimentally.

Hermann grid is dfined as a geometrical display that results in the illusion of dark areas at the intersection of two (2) white "corridors". This perception can be explained by lateral inhibition.

- Hermann Munk (1839 to 1912) : Hermann Munk is a German scientist who found that experimental lesions in the visual Association cortex produced temporary mind-bl

Hermann von Helmholtz (1821-1894) refers to a monumental figure in the history of science who pioneered work in the areas of nerve conduction, sensation, perception, color vision, and audition.

Hermaphrodite is defined as an individual whose genitals do not match the usual development for his or her genetic sex. A person born with fully formed ovaries and fully formed testes

Hermetism in the psychology context refers to a philosophical and spiritual tradition rooted in the teachings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, a mythical figure often associated with wisdom, esoteric knowledge, and the pursuit of inner transformation. Hermetism emphasizes the exploration of the inner self, the unity of the spiritual and material realms, and the quest for personal enlightenment and self-realization. It has had a significant influence on the development of Western esotericism, psychology, and mysticism.

Heroic Medicine denotes an aggressive, daring procedure in a dangerously ill patient which in itself may endanger the patient but which also has a possibility of being successful, whereas lesser action would result in failure.