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The term '''engram''' may refer to one of the following: |
The term '''engram''' may refer to one of the following: |
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* The [[Oxford English Dictionary]] defines ''engram'' as: ''A memory-trace; a permanent and heritable physical change in the nerve tissue of the brain, posited to account for the existence of memory.'' (from oed.com) |
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* In [[Neuropsychology]], a memory trace caused by stimuli; see [[Engram (neuropsychology)]]. |
* In [[Neuropsychology]], a memory trace caused by stimuli; see [[Engram (neuropsychology)]]. |
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* In [[Dianetics]], a past memory containing some unconsciousness, masked from view by unconsciousness; see [[Dianetics]]. |
* In [[Dianetics]], a past memory containing some unconsciousness, masked from view by unconsciousness; see [[Dianetics]]. |
Revision as of 18:58, 16 January 2006
The term engram may refer to one of the following:
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines engram as: A memory-trace; a permanent and heritable physical change in the nerve tissue of the brain, posited to account for the existence of memory. (from oed.com)
- In Neuropsychology, a memory trace caused by stimuli; see Engram (neuropsychology).
- In Dianetics, a past memory containing some unconsciousness, masked from view by unconsciousness; see Dianetics.
- In Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), a patterned response which has been stabilised at the level of unconscious competence; see Neuro-linguistic programming.