Glossary P

Primary task is defined as the most important task in a set of concurrent tasks

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Primary territory refers to the area, like the bedroom, which is highly personalized and considered off limits to those not invited to enter

Primary visual cortex (area V1) is the area of the Cortex responsible for the first stage of visual processing. Primary visual cortex (area V1) is also called Primary visual cortex (V1)

Primary visual receiving area refers to the Occipital cortex where visual signals that originate in the eye first reach the Cortex.

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Primary visual system is defined as the phylogenetically more recent visual system which functions poorly in newborns. Processing of visual information is done by the fovea, permitting careful analysis of stimulus properties. Primary visual system is in contrast with Secondary visual system.

Primary-process thought is defined as a child-like thinking by which the Id attempts to satisfy the instinctual drives.

Primary-stage syphilis refers to the first few weeks of a syphilis infection during which the Chancre is present. Chancre is a painless, ulcerlike lesion with a hard, raised edge that is a symptom of syphilis.

Primate is the order of mammals that includes humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and others