Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incongruent-trial
noun
/ˌɪn.kənˈɡruː.ənt traɪəl/
Definition
An incongruent trial refers to a situation in which stimuli or items that do not align or match in context are presented.
Examples
- The researchers designed an incongruent trial to examine how participants react to conflicting images.
- During the incongruent trial, subjects frequently hesitated before responding.
Meaning
It often describes a test or experiment where the elements do not fit together coherently, leading to conflicting or confusing results.
Synonyms
- conflicting trial
- discrepant trial
- inconsistent test
