Glossary P

Proprioceptive disorder refers to the loss of body position sense.

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Proprioceptive feedback refers to sensory information from the muscles, tendons, and joints that help one to locate the position of one’s body or body parts in space.

Proprioceptive stimulation refers to internal sensations that relates to what is termed kinesthetic sensation, such as those associated with movements of muscles. (see Exteroceptive stimulation)

Proprioceptor is a receptor that is sensitive to the position and movement of a part of the body. Proprioceptors are likewise, receptors that provide information about the position and movement of the body; includes muscle and joint receptors as well as the receptors in the semi-circular canals of the inner ear. Proprioceptor is a word derived from Latin "Proprius", which means "one's own" structures on skeletal muscles that detect movement via degree of stretch, angle, and relative position of limbs. Proprioceptors on the hands help identify the shapes of objects via touch.

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Proprium is Allport's term for the Ego or Self. In Allport’s theory, Proprium, is the aspect of personality containing all the features of the self.

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Proscriptive norm is a consensual standard that identifies prohibited, negatively sanctioned behaviors.

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Prosecutor refers to an Attorney and government official who represents the people in proceedings against persons accused of criminal acts.

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Prosencephalon which is also known as the forebrain, the top-most division of the developing brain.