Facilitation
Facilitation
Facilitation (/fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/) is a term used in various fields, including medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. It refers to the process of making tasks easier or more achievable, often through the provision of resources, support, or encouragement.
Etymology
The term 'facilitation' originates from the Latin word 'facilis', which means 'easy'. It was first used in the English language in the mid-16th century.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, facilitation often refers to the process of enabling or enhancing a biological function. For example, in physiotherapy, facilitation techniques are used to stimulate and enhance muscle activity.
In Neuroscience
In neuroscience, facilitation is a term used to describe the increase in synaptic strength that occurs when two neurons are active at the same time. This is also known as synaptic facilitation.
Related Terms
- Facilitator: An individual who helps to bring about an outcome by providing indirect or unobtrusive assistance, guidance, or supervision.
- Facilitative Listening: A communication technique used in counseling and psychotherapy, which involves the therapist actively listening to the client and responding in a way that encourages further exploration of thoughts and feelings.
- Neural Facilitation: A phenomenon in neuroscience where the efficiency or strength of neural signals is increased.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Facilitation
- Wikipedia's article - Facilitation
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