A decrease in a research study participant's baseline Reaction Time (RT) and increase in general cognitive processing speed and capacity that is due to the participant's engagement and practice in video gaming.
The decrease in population level mean RT as compared to 50 years ago may be due in part to the Ostrich Effect!
by Team Ostrich TRP June 28, 2019
Get the The Ostrich Effectmug. Anything negative that happens in your life is due to Cade. Your cat dies, Cade. Failed a test, Cade. This person’s negative emotions will forever haunt you until the day you die.
by Momo1989 December 5, 2023
Get the cade effectmug. The effect of one being absent, from a place of usual attendance, for a long period of time. It is not imperative for the day to be a Tuesday, any day would have be of valid use.
-Hey why where you absent yesterday?
-You know I don't come on Wednesdays
-Right, the tuesday effect!
-You know I don't come on Wednesdays
-Right, the tuesday effect!
by Coni Ristansone December 18, 2019
Get the Tuesday effectmug. by Bwatt130 June 30, 2021
Get the Brandon Effectmug. The unintentional act of driving a student or pupil away from the teachings or advice that you are trying to give them. The more you attempt to mold them, the more they reject your suggestions and move in the opposite direction. Obi-Wan Kenobi, Obi-Wan, Luke Skywalker, the Luke Skywalker Effect, Star Wars, The Force Awakens, Jedi
I try to teach my son about being dependable and listening to his elders, but he is as wild and crazy as a dog in a hub cap factory. You're suffering from the Obi-Wan effect.
by joecoolthefool March 31, 2016
Get the the Obi-Wan effectmug. by ......g November 9, 2021
Get the The Sproston Effectmug. The Ronnie effect a guy called Ronnie dates you and make you angry and defensive untill your end the relationship and you become nice and engaging
by I’M RIBZ December 11, 2024
Get the ronnie effectmug.