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Pre-visualisation

Pre-visualisation refers to a method of mental Rehearsal in which the athlete visualises performance before executing a move. Pre-visualisation can either be literally a picture, pla

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Precedence effect

Precedence effect refers to the effect that occurs when two (2) identical or very similar sounds reach a listener’s ears separated by a time interval of less than about 50 to 100 minutes, and the listener hears the sound that reaches his or her ears first.

Precedent

Deutsch: Präzedenzfall / Español: Precedente / Português: Precedente / Français: Précédent / Italiano: Precedente

Precedent in the psychology context refers to an earlier event, decision, or experience that serves as a reference or guide for future behaviour, decision-making, or understanding. It influences how individuals or groups evaluate situations, solve problems, or establish norms based on past occurrences.

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Precentral gyrus

Precentral gyrus refers to the gyrus of the cerebral cortex just anterior to the central sulcus, site of the primary motor cortex

Prechronic pain

Prechronic pain is defined as pain that endures beyond the acute phase but has not yet become chronic.

Precision

Precision is defined as the quality of being exactly specified.

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Precognition

Precognition is defined as the purported ability to accurately predict future events.

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Precondition

Deutsch: Voraussetzung / Español: Precondición / Português: Pré-condição / Français: PréCondition / Italiano: Precondizione

A precondition in the psychology context refers to a specific factor, circumstance, or condition that must be present or fulfilled before a certain behaviour, emotional state, or psychological outcome can occur. Preconditions often serve as foundational elements that set the stage for the development of mental processes, learning, emotional responses, or behavioural patterns.

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