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Hierarchical processing refer to processing signals through a sequence of areas. This occurs in the visual system as signals are transmitted from the LGN to the primary visual receiving area and then to higher areas. It occurs in the auditory system as signals are transmitted from the core to the belt to the parabelt regions of the cortex.

- Hierarchical semantic network model of semantic memory : Hierarchical semantic network model of semantic memory refers to a model of semantic memory organized in terms of nodes and links, which stores properties at the highest relevant node to conserve cognitive economy.

Hierarchization is a term used in Piaget's theory which refers to the fact that each current structure can be traced to earlier, more primitive structures, which were necessary for the attainment of the more advanced structure.

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Hierarchy is defined as a rank-ordered series of higher and lower amounts, levels, degrees, or steps; a system arranged by rank. An example of Heirarchy is Hierarchy of Needs of Psychologist Abraham Maslow's. It is a theory that human needs are arranged in an order or hierarchy based on their importance. The need hierarchy includes physiological, safety, social/love and belonging, esteem, and self -actualization needs.

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Hierarchy of human needs refers to Abraham Maslow's ordering of needs, based on their presumed strength or potency.

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Hierarchy of Needs refer to Maslow's set of human needs; includes physiological, safety, belongingness and love, esteem, and self -actualization, in order from lowest (most basic) need to highest (most complex) need.

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High blood pressure which also known as Hypertension refers to a condition in which the blood supply through the blood vessels is excessive and can lead to deterioration of the cell tissue and hardening of the arterial walls; abnormally high blood pressure means with either a systolic reading in excess of 160 or a diastolic reading in excess of 105. (see Hypertension)

High-amplitude sucking (HAS) technique refers to an experimental procedure used to test when infants perceive two (2) sounds as different; the technique relies on the infant's first habituating to one sound and then showing dishabituation when a new sound is presented.