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Fully actuated signal
traffic signals at which the timing changes depending on presence of and the amount of
traffic in each lane.
Semi-actuated signals-
Intersection signal at which the minor street has detectors to change the traffic signal on the
major street. Signals can be activated by a pedestrian or a vehicle.
Pre-timed signals-
traffic signals that run a predetermined cycle that provides a predictable amount of time for
each crossing.
Allocentric frame of reference-
(OBJECT-OBJECT RELATIONSHIPS) An understanding of the locations of objects or
places as related to one another, independent of the traveler's current location in space.
Egocentric frame of reference-
(BODY-TO-OBJECT RELATIONSHIPS) An understanding of the locations of objects or
places in the environment as related to an individual's own body, using such terms as right,
left, in front of, and behind.
spatial updating-
The ability to keep track of spatial relationships while moving to know the location of objects
in the environment and accurately monitor the changing relationships of the student to
surrounding objects in the area
, cognitive mapping-
A mental representation of a specific spatial layout, which includes object-to-object
relationships.
Polarcentric orientation-
The use of compass directions, such as north, south, east, and west, that are based on the
location of the North Pole.
.
Guided learning theory-
An instructional teaching strategy in which the individual is taught to use the same type of
solutions to solve similar problems.
Cognitive learning theory-
A set of principles that attempts to explain learning in terms of the mental processes that a
person uses to more fully understand some concept or strategy.
Behavioral learning theory-
A set of principles that attempts to explain learning in terms of observable changes in the
behavior of a person. (also classical, operant)
Social cognitive learning theory-
concepts advanced by Bandura contending that a personality develops through a process of
reciprocal determinism, the continuous interaction of personal and environmental factors and
the person's own behavior.
Passing-
behavior of a person designed to conceal a salient aspect of that individual's identify.
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Fully actuated signal
traffic signals at which the timing changes depending on presence of and the amount of
traffic in each lane.
Semi-actuated signals-
Intersection signal at which the minor street has detectors to change the traffic signal on the
major street. Signals can be activated by a pedestrian or a vehicle.
Pre-timed signals-
traffic signals that run a predetermined cycle that provides a predictable amount of time for
each crossing.
Allocentric frame of reference-
(OBJECT-OBJECT RELATIONSHIPS) An understanding of the locations of objects or
places as related to one another, independent of the traveler's current location in space.
Egocentric frame of reference-
(BODY-TO-OBJECT RELATIONSHIPS) An understanding of the locations of objects or
places in the environment as related to an individual's own body, using such terms as right,
left, in front of, and behind.
spatial updating-
The ability to keep track of spatial relationships while moving to know the location of objects
in the environment and accurately monitor the changing relationships of the student to
surrounding objects in the area
, cognitive mapping-
A mental representation of a specific spatial layout, which includes object-to-object
relationships.
Polarcentric orientation-
The use of compass directions, such as north, south, east, and west, that are based on the
location of the North Pole.
.
Guided learning theory-
An instructional teaching strategy in which the individual is taught to use the same type of
solutions to solve similar problems.
Cognitive learning theory-
A set of principles that attempts to explain learning in terms of the mental processes that a
person uses to more fully understand some concept or strategy.
Behavioral learning theory-
A set of principles that attempts to explain learning in terms of observable changes in the
behavior of a person. (also classical, operant)
Social cognitive learning theory-
concepts advanced by Bandura contending that a personality develops through a process of
reciprocal determinism, the continuous interaction of personal and environmental factors and
the person's own behavior.
Passing-
behavior of a person designed to conceal a salient aspect of that individual's identify.
