Glossary P

Pre-menstrual Period referes to a period which precedes the menstrual flow and which, theoretically, goes from half the cycle, when ovulation occurs, to flow start.

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Pre-post designs refer to Quasi-experimental and Nonexperimental designs which consist of a series of observations made over time. The goal of the Pre-post designs is to evaluate the effect of an intervening treatment or event by comparing observations made before the treatment versus after the treatment.

Pre-retirement education program refers to a program aimed at educating workers about the broad range of issues they will face in retirement that includes health, adjustment, and finances.

Pre-visualisation refers to a method of mental Rehearsal in which the athlete visualises performance before executing a move. Pre-visualisation can either be literally a picture, pla

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Precedence effect refers to the effect that occurs when two (2) identical or very similar sounds reach a listener’s ears separated by a time interval of less than about 50 to 100 minutes, and the listener hears the sound that reaches his or her ears first.

Deutsch: Präzedenzfall / Español: Precedente / Português: Precedente / Français: Précédent / Italiano: Precedente

Precedent in the psychology context refers to an earlier event, decision, or experience that serves as a reference or guide for future behaviour, decision-making, or understanding. It influences how individuals or groups evaluate situations, solve problems, or establish norms based on past occurrences.

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Precentral gyrus refers to the gyrus of the cerebral cortex just anterior to the central sulcus, site of the primary motor cortex

Prechronic pain is defined as pain that endures beyond the acute phase but has not yet become chronic.