APA Dictionary of Psychology
intensity
- n.
- the quantitative value of a stimulus or sensation.
- the strength of any behavior, such as an impulse or emotion.
- the strength of an individual’s performance in some activity or field with reference to one or more of the following attributes: arousal, commitment, effort, assertiveness, and attentional focus. Also called performance intensity. —intense adj.
Updated on 04/19/2018
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