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acquisition /ac·qui·si·tion/ (ak″wĭ-zĭ´shun) in psychology, the period in learning during which progressive increments in response strength can be measured. Also, the process involved in such learning.
ac·qui·si·tion (kw-zshn)
n.
The empirical demonstration in psychology of an increase in the strength of the conditioned response in successive trials in which the conditioned and unconditioned stimuli are paired.

acquisition
Imaging The obtaining of an image of a dynamic process or flow through a vascular lumen. See Real-time imaging.


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