Glossary P

Glossary P

Proof is defined as the proportion of alcohol in a beverage, by volume. Proof typically is used in reference to distilled spirits and equals twice the percentage of alcohol

Propaganda is defined as a persuasive attempt that is motivated by an ideology, or set of values, and that is deliberately biased in its presentation of information

Propagated response refers to a response, such as a nerve impulse, that travels all the way down the nerve fiber without decreasing in amplitude.

Deutsch: Propagation / Español: Propagación / Português: Propagação / Français: Propagation / Italiano: Propagazione /

Propagation in the Psychology Context:

Propagation, in the context of psychology, refers to the spreading or transmission of information, behaviors, emotions, or psychological traits from one individual to another or within a group or society. It encompasses various aspects of social influence, communication, and the way ideas and behaviors are disseminated through human interactions. In this exploration, we'll delve into propagation, provide examples, discuss recommendations for understanding and managing it, and identify related psychological concepts.

Propagation of the action potential is the transmission of an action potential down an axon

Prophecy formula refers to a formula developed by Spearman and Brown that one can use to correct for the loss of reliability that occurs when the split-half method is used and each half of the test is one-half as long as the whole test. The method can also be used to estimate how much the test length must be increased to bring the test to a desired level of reliability.

Propinquity means being near someone on a regular basis; nearness or proximity in physical space which creates the opportunity to meet another person

Propinquity effect refers to the finding that the more people see and interact with people, the more likely they are to become friends. Example, the more I see and interact with my neighbors, the more likely they are to become my friends