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patterning [3 records]

Record 1 2001-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

... the process of filling a predefined area on a display screen with a selected pattern.

OBS

This is a method that is primarily used on systems that don't have shading capabilities. ... Patterns are used to fill in an area; they consist of lines at regular intervals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychometry and Psychotechnology
  • Clinical Psychology
DEF

the learning to respond to a whole pattern of stimuli as such; positive patterning; negative patterning.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychométrie et psychotechnique
  • Psychologie clinique
CONT

On appelle structurant (patterning) d'un stimulus composé l'habitude apprise (learning) à répondre aux combinaisons ou configurations de ce stimulus.

Spanish

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Record 3 1995-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
DEF

Action qui tend à maintenir dans la conduite des individus et la vie d'une société les «types», les «modèles», reconnus et qui émane des différents facteurs de contrôle social (coutumes, institutions, sanctions, etc...)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sociología (Generalidades)
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