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Additive synthesis is a term in hearing that refers to the process of building a complex tone by starting with the fundamental frequency and adding pure tone harmonics.

Additive task refers to a group task in which performance depends on the sum of each individual's effort .

Deutsch: Additive Aufgaben / Español: Tareas Aditivas / Português: Tarefas Aditivas / Français: Tâches Additives / Italiano: Compiti Additivi /

Additive tasks refer to tasks for which the group’s performance is equal to the sum of the performances of each individual group member; activities where the group output reflects the total of all individual members’ contributions.

Adduction refers to movement medially toward the midline of the trunk, as in lowering the arms to the side or legs back to the anatomical position.

Adenosine refers to an inhibitory neurotransmitter that has a sedative effect

Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP) refers to a molecule that combines with inorganic phosphate to form ATP.

Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) refers to a compound that stores energy and is also used as a neuromodulator

Adenylate in the psychology context refers to a group of molecules or ions that are important in various biochemical and physiological processes within the human body. These molecules, often referred to collectively as adenylates, play a crucial role in the regulation of cellular energy, neurotransmission, and other fundamental physiological functions. Understanding the role of adenylates is essential in the study of neurotransmitters, energy metabolism, and cell signaling in the field of psychology.