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testability refers to the ability of a hypothesis, for example, to be subjected to scientific scrutiny and to be accepted or rejected, a necessary condition for the hypothesis to be useful.

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Deutsch: Zeugenaussage / Español: testimonio / Português: testemunho / Français: témoignage / Italiano: testimonianza

The testimony is the information provided to the court by a witness.

In the context of psychology, testimony refers to the account a person gives of their experiences or the information they convey, particularly in legal settings. This concept is often studied in the fields of forensic psychology and cognitive psychology, focusing on how memories and perceptions affect the reliability of eyewitness accounts.

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Testosterone refers to the main hormone associated with sexual ­desire in males.

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Testwise skills are the test taker's ability to identify flaws in test questions that give away the correct answers;

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Tetanus (or lockjaw) is an infection causing the highest tension developed by a muscle in response to a high frequency of stimulation.

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the principal psychoactive compound of cannabis and one of at least 113 total cannabinoids identified on the plant.

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Text-to-speech software refer to computer software programs that reads the text of a document aloud to the user. Examples of common Text-to-speech software programs are WYNN reader and Kurzweil 1000 and 3000.

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Deutsch: Textur / Español: Textura / Português: Textura / Français: Texture / Italiano: Trama

Texture in the psychology context refers to the perceived surface quality of objects that influences our sensory and emotional experiences. It involves both the tactile (physical touch) and visual (sight) characteristics that contribute to how an object feels and looks. Texture can significantly impact our perceptions, emotions, and behaviours.

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