Glossary C

Glossary C

Center of gravity refers to the point at which all of the body's mass and weight are equally balanced or equally distributed in all directions.

Center-surround antagonism refers to the competition between the center and surround regions of a Center-surround receptive field, caused by the fact that one is excitatory and the other is inhibitory. Stimulating center and surround areas simultaneously decreases responding of the neuron, compared to stimulating the excitatory area alone.

Center-surround receptive field refers to a receptive field that consists of a roughly circular excitatory area surrounded by an inhibitory area, or a circular inhibitory center surrounded by an excitatory area

Centered thinking (Centration) refers to the tendency to focus on only one (1) aspect of a problem when two (2) or more aspects are relevant

Centeredness in psychology refers to a state of being emotionally and mentally balanced, where an individual feels connected with their inner self, experiences a sense of inner peace, and can navigate life's challenges with resilience. It involves a deep understanding of one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and the ability to stay grounded amidst external pressures. Centeredness is a concept often associated with practices like mindfulness and meditation.

Centering Exercise refers to an exercise which provides the chance for both the client and the coach to detach from the activities, worries, or concerns from the day to become focused, or “centered” on the coaching session.

Central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) refers to a physical impairment inhibiting the ability to distinguish foreground and background noise..

- Central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) : Central auditory Processing disorder (CAPD) refers to a physical impairment inhibiting the ability to distinguish foreground and b