Glossary H
Glossary H
Highway in the context of psychology refers to a metaphorical term used to describe the cognitive or emotional pathways through which information, thoughts, feelings, or behaviors flow within an individual's mind. It represents the channels or routes that thoughts and emotions can take, often influenced by various psychological processes and factors. These "highways" can vary in terms of their clarity, speed, and efficiency, affecting how individuals perceive, process, and respond to the world around them.
Hindbrain is the part of the brain that contains some of the most evolutionarily primitive structures, that is responsible for transmitting information from the spinal cord to the brain, regulating life support functions, and helping to maintain balance. It is most posterior part of the brain, including the medulla, pons, and cerebellum Hindbrain is also called Rhombencephalon the lower division of the developing brain.
Bias the tendency to exaggerate, after learning an outcome, one's ability to have foreseen how something turned out. Also known as the I-knew-it-all-along phenomenon.