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reflective power - the ratio of reflected to incident light

ratio - the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)

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Such being the case, it would have been truly absurd to exact from them much in the way of mental exertion; having short memories, dense intelligence, feeble reflective powers, they recoiled with repugnance from any occupation that demanded close study or deep thought.

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One of the main added benefits of this paradigm lies precisely in its potential for change--giving power and competencies to act, through its reflective power over action, feelings and representations.

Qualitative research: where do we stand now?

What's more, there is a youthfulness and reflective power that the young provide that grandparents need.

Older, deeper knowledge: imparting wisdom to the next generation

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