ta·chis·to·scope (t -k s t -sk p , t-)n. An apparatus that projects a series of images onto a screen at rapid speed to test visual perception, memory, and learning. [Greek takhistos, superlative of takhus, swift + -scope.] ta·chis to·scopic (-sk pk) adj.ta·chis to·scopi·cal·ly adv. |
tachistoscope [təˈkɪstəˌskəʊp]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) an instrument, used mainly in experiments on perception and memory, for displaying visual images for very brief intervals, usually a fraction of a second
[from Greek takhistos swiftest (see tachy-) + -scope]
tachistoscopic [təˌkɪstəˈskɒpɪk] adj
tachistoscopically adv
tachistoscope
an instrument for exposing pictures and other visual stimuli for very brief periods, used in psychological testing and various teaching methods.
See also: Instruments
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| Noun | 1. |  tachistoscope - scientific instrument used by psychologists; presents visual stimuli for brief exposuresscientific instrument - an instrument used by scientists |
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