Glossary O

Orientation tuning curve refers to a function relating the firing rate of a neuron to the orientation of the stimulus.

Orienting response refers to the automatic positioning of oneself to facilitate attending to a stimulus; an individual views a strong or unfamiliar stimulus, and changes in heart rate and brain-wave activity occur.

Origin is defined as the proximal attachment or point of attachment of a muscle closest to the midline or center of the body, generally considered the least movable part.

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Original sin refers to the idea that children are inherently selfish egoists who must by controlled by society

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Original word game is defined as a game in which adults teach children the names of words. Children point to an object and say, "What's that?" and the adult supplies the name.

Deutsch: Originalität / Español: Originalidad / Português: Originalidade / Français: Originalité / Italiano: Originalità

Originality in psychology refers to the ability to generate novel, unique, or innovative ideas, solutions, or perspectives that are not derived directly from pre-existing concepts. It is a key component of creativity, often associated with Divergent thinking and the capacity to approach problems or ideas in unconventional ways.

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Deutsch: Urheber / Español: Originador / Português: Originador / Français: Initiateur / Italiano: Originatore

Originator in the psychology context typically refers to an individual who initiates ideas, behaviors, or emotional expressions within a group, relationship, or cognitive process. The term can apply to both interpersonal dynamics and intrapersonal functions, highlighting the role of the initiator—whether of thought, change, creativity, or conflict.

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Originator compatibility is the compatibility between group members, as described by William Schutz, which occurs when individuals who wish to express inclusion, control, or affection within the group are matched with individuals who wish to receive inclusion, control, or affection from others.