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Noncommon effects refer to kind of effects produced by a particular course of action that could not be produced by alternative courses of action.

Noncommunicating hydrocephalus is a form of hydrocephalus produced by obstruction within the ventricular system of the brain. The obstruction can be a consequence of congenital malformation, tumors, or scarring. Noncommunicating hydrocephalus is also referred to as Obstructive hydrocephalus.

Nonconforming listening refers to the listening style of a person who cares about only information that is consistent with his or her way of thinking.

Deutsch: Nonkonformität / Español: No conformidad / Português: Não conformidade / Français: Non-conformité / Italiano: Non conformità

In the context of psychology, nonconformity refers to the act of not aligning with the norms, rules, or expectations set by society or a specific group. This can manifest as differing in actions, beliefs, or attitudes from what is generally accepted or expected by others.

Noncontingent schedule of reinforcement refers to a schedule in which the reinforcer is delivered independently of any response.

Noncorporeal continuation refers to the view that some form of life continues after the death of the physical body.

Noncorresponding points refer to two (2) points, one on each retina, that would not overlap if the retinas were slid into each other. Noncorresponding points is also called Disparate points.

Nondeclarative memory refers to the knowledge that is implicit and inaccessible to conscious recall or verbalization. This form of memory is demonstrated through performance (e.g., ri