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Definition of 'Association'

A functional relationship between psychological phenomena of such nature that the presence of one tends to evoke the other; also, the process by which such a relationship is established.

Common names: Association; Associations

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A common-coding account of the bidirectional evaluation-behavior link.

29 Apr 2009 Three experiments tested the influence of approach- and avoidance-related lever movements on the perception of masked affectively positive and negative stimuli. A motivational account of the bidirectional evaluation-behavior link predicted an ... Read more...


Influence of peripheral and motivational cues on rigid-flexible functioning: Perceptual, behavioral, and cognitive aspects.

29 Apr 2009 Recent research has shown that performing approach versus avoidance behaviors (arm flexion vs. extension) effectively influences cognitive functioning. In another area, lateralized peripheral activations (left vs. right side) of the motivational ... Read more...


Methodological issues in the validation of implicit measures: comment on De Houwer, Teige-Mocigemba, Spruyt, and Moors (2009).

29 Apr 2009 J. De Houwer, S. Teige-Mocigemba, A. Spruyt, and A. Moors's normative analysis of implicit measures provides an excellent clarification of several conceptual ambiguities surrounding the validation and use of implicit measures. The current comment ... Read more...

 

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Technical information about 'Association'

Definition: A functional relationship between psychological phenomena of such nature that the presence of one tends to evoke the other; also, the process by which such a relationship is established.

Descriptor UI: D001244

Alternative terms: Association; Associations;

Related Mesh Headings: Word Association Tests;

Tree Number: F02.463.425.069; F04.754.720.346;

History Note: 66(65)

Technical Notes: a psychol or learning context; no qualif; DF: ASSOC

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