Glossary P

Participatory planning refers to a variety of approaches to planning that place emphasis on the inclusion, into the planning process, of actors relevant to the planning situation.

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Particle-movement transformation is a transformational rule that accounts for the movement of particles such as up around noun phrases.

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Particularistic development is developmental outcomes that vary from person to person

Deutsch: Partnertausch / Español: Intercambio de pareja / Português: Troca de parceiros / Français: Échange de partenaires / Italiano: Scambio di partner

Partner swapping in the psychology context refers to the consensual practice of partners engaging in sexual or romantic experiences with other couples or individuals, often within the framework of swinging or open relationships. It involves elements of non-monogamy, trust, communication, and boundary-setting and is studied in psychology through perspectives on human sexuality, relationship dynamics, and emotional well-being.

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Parvocellular neuron refers to small-celled neuron of the visual system that is sensitive to color differences and visual details in its small visual field

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Parvocellular visual system is one of the two (2) visual systems extending from the eyes to the visual cortex. It consists of small cells dorsally located in the lateral geniculate bodies that are sensitive to viewing stationary objects, high contrasts, and fine spatial details.

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Pasha refers to a person of high rank or importance. Pasha was used as a title of high-ranking officials in the Ottoman Empire.

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Pass-through programs refers to a formal method of coaching in which excellent employees spend a period of time in the training department learning training techniques and training employees.