Glossary N

Norm-referenced test refers to a test that evaluates each individual relative to a normative group.

Normal curve is defined as the bell-shaped curve characterized by a large number of scores in a middle area, tapering to very few extremely high and low scores.

Normal distribution refers to a frequency distribution, defined by a particular mathematical function that is bell shaped, is unimodal, is symmetrical, and has the same mean, median, and mode; a symmetrical, bell-shaped curve that describes the variability of certain characteristics within a population; most people fall at or near the average score, with relatively few at the extremes of the distribution. Normal distribution, moreover, is a frequency distribution in which the values or scores group around a mean. In neuropsychological testing, many test scores display such distributions.

Normal line of regard refers to the line of vision that individuals normally adopt when engaged in a particular task, example is when driving a car

- Normal mood (euthymic mood) : Normal mood (euthymic mood) refers to a feeling state that is neither unduly happy nor sad but shows day-to-day variations within a relatively limited range considered to be appropriate.

Normal science is a term which according to Kuhn refers to the research activities performed by scientists as they explore the implications of a paradigm.

Normal-pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) refers to a neurologic condition which involves ventricular enlargement in the absence of elevated intracranial pressure. Most frequently evident in older adults and characterized by a triad of progressive neurologic signs, such as postural imbalance, Dementia, and urinary incontinence

Deutsch: Normalität / Español: Normalidad / Português: Normalidade / Français: Normalité / Italiano: Normalità

Normalcy refers to the Condition or state of being typical, expected, or within the range of what is considered standard behaviour or experience. In the psychology context, normalcy involves the idea of adhering to social, cultural, or statistical norms of behaviour, emotions, and functioning. It is a concept used to describe what is viewed as "normal" based on established criteria in mental health, behaviour, and development.

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