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INITIAL RETENTION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-07-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Educational Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- retroactive inhibition
1, record 1, English, retroactive%20inhibition
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- retroactive interference 2, record 1, English, retroactive%20interference
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lessened ability to recall old material because of material learned subsequently. 3, record 1, English, - retroactive%20inhibition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The results of the initial experiment have... encouraged us to undertake a number of investigations into the phenomenon of retroactive interference, whereby it has been observed that learning tends to decrease when materials similar to those being acquired are interpolated between the original presentation of the items and subsequent tests assessing the individual' s learning and retention. 2, record 1, English, - retroactive%20inhibition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Psychologie scolaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- inhibition rétroactive
1, record 1, French, inhibition%20r%C3%A9troactive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- interférence rétroactive 2, record 1, French, interf%C3%A9rence%20r%C3%A9troactive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'interférence rétroactive est une diminution de la rétention d'une tâche A produite par l'acquisition d'une seconde tâche B qui a lieu dans l'intervalle temporel, précédant l'examen de la rétention de A. 3, record 1, French, - inhibition%20r%C3%A9troactive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicometría y psicotécnica
- Psicología educacional
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- inhibición retroactiva
1, record 1, Spanish, inhibici%C3%B3n%20retroactiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- surface retention
1, record 2, English, surface%20retention
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- initial detention 2, record 2, English, initial%20detention
correct
- initial retention 3, record 2, English, initial%20retention
proposal
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of precipitation which does not appear either as infiltration or as surface runoff during the period of precipitation or immediately thereafter. 1, record 2, English, - surface%20retention
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It includes interception by vegetal cover, depression storage, and evaporation during precipitation, but does not include surface detention. 1, record 2, English, - surface%20retention
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rétention initiale
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9tention%20initiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- rétention de surface 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9tention%20de%20surface
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie des précipitations qui n'apparaît ni comme infiltration ni comme ruissellement pendant la durée des précipitations ou immédiatement après. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9tention%20initiale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rétention initiale qui peut comprendre l'interception par la couverture végétale et l'emmagasinement dans les dépressions du sol ainsi que l'évaporation de cette eau de pluie, interceptée ou emmagasinée, pendant la durée des précipitations. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9tention%20initiale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La rétention de surface comprend toute l'eau accumulée sur, ou au-dessus du sol. Elle comprend l'eau interceptée qui est la fraction de la pluie retenue par le couvert végétal [...] et le stockage superficiel qui est celle emmagasinée dans les dépressions du sol. Toute l'eau captée dans les dépressions de surface, des plus petites, dues à la rugosité du sol, aux plus grandes plaines inondées, lacs, marais, étangs, etc., est désignée comme le stock d'eau de surface. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9tention%20initiale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- retención superficial
1, record 2, Spanish, retenci%C3%B3n%20superficial
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte de la precipitación que no aparece ni en forma de infiltración ni de escorrentía superficial durante el período de precipitación o inmediatamente después. 1, record 2, Spanish, - retenci%C3%B3n%20superficial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Incluye intercepción por la cobertura vegetal, almacenamiento en depresiones, y evaporación durante la precipitación, pero no incluye el almacenamiento superficial. 1, record 2, Spanish, - retenci%C3%B3n%20superficial
Record 3 - internal organization data 1995-02-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Crop Protection
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- initial retention
1, record 3, English, initial%20retention
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Integrated Pest Management. 1, record 3, English, - initial%20retention
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Protection des végétaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rétention initiale
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9tention%20initiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lutte intégrée. 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9tention%20initiale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-03-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Types of Documentation (Library Science)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- core collection
1, record 4, English, core%20collection
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A separate collection that is representative of the major interests of the library's target group with selection for inclusion based on anticipated high demand and retention based on frequency of use. It may also be the initial collection of a library, developed from a comprehensive standard list or bibliographic guide 2, record 4, English, - core%20collection
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Our library has acquired a core library collection on this subject to which new works will be added. 3, record 4, English, - core%20collection
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Documentation (Bibliothéconomie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- collection de base
1, record 4, French, collection%20de%20base
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fonds spécial 2, record 4, French, fonds%20sp%C3%A9cial
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Constitution d'un fonds documentaire selon les projets en cours par rapport aux besoins actuels et prévisibles des usagers et en vue de conserver une certaine cohérence dans l'état de la collection et une continuité dans la spécialisation. Une collection de base peut ne comprendre que le fonds documentaire de départ d'une bibliothèque dont l'accroissement suppose une sélection selon les critères de lestes normalisées ou la vocation régionale de l'unité. 3, record 4, French, - collection%20de%20base
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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