Glossary C

Deutsch: Kontext / Español: Contexto / Português: Contexto / Français: Contexte / Italiano: Contesto /

Context refers to the environment and circumstances in which a behavior occurs; information surrounding a stimulus; the environment in which people are and in which communication takes place. Moreover, Context refers to the situation or circumstances surrounding a behavior. Context is what gives behavior its meaning and is the determinant as to whether behavior is viewed as appropriate or inappropriate.

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Context effect refers to the effect on a cognitive process (for example "perception) of the information surrounding the target object or event. Context effect is also sometimes called "Expectation effect" because the Context is thought to set up certain expectations in the mind of the cognitive processor.

Context theory of meaning is a term used in Titchener's contention that a sensation is given meaning by the images it elicits. That is, for Titchener, meaning is determined by the Law of Contiguity.

Deutsch: Kontextgebundene Wortverwendung / Español: Uso de palabras ligadas al contexto / Português: Uso de palavras ligado ao contexto / Français: Utilisation des mots liée au contexte / Italiano: Uso delle parole legate al contesto /

Context-bound word use refers to word use that is tied to particular contexts.

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Context-conditioned variation refers to the fact that the acoustic parameters associated with a given speech sound vary with its phonetic context.

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Context-independent learning is defined as learning of a skill or strategy independent of a specific situation in which the skill will be applied; acquiring knowledge for knowledge’s sake. Moreover, it is defined as learning that has no immediate relevance to the present context.

Contexts of development refers to the interrelated conditions in which development occurs. Culture, family, and ethnic group are three (3) of the major contexts that have an effect on development. Other things that have an effect or influnce on development are: work organizations, community settings, child care programs, schools, religious groups, community clubs, athletic teams. cities, counties, states, and nations. Additonal factors are: economic, and historical factors like wars, political revolution, famine, or economic collapse are additional factors that have been shown to affect development.

Contextual dissonance is defined as the difference between the characteristics of the primary child-rearing and home environment and other environments in which the child participates.

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