plafondeffect

English translation: ceiling effect

23:40 May 25, 2009
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Philosophy
Dutch term or phrase: plafondeffect
effect waarbij er een beperking is van een gevoel, zodat dat gevoel (bijvoorbeeld een gevoel van geluk) niet steeds kan verhoogd worden, maar op een bepaald moment een "plafond" bereikt.
Kobe Vander Beken
Peru
Local time: 06:05
English translation:ceiling effect
Explanation:
http://www.google.nl/search?hl=nl&q="ceiling effect" plafon...
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vic voskuil
Netherlands
Local time: 12:05
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Sorry, ik wist niet dat deze vraag nog open stond!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1plateau effect
LouisV (X)
3 +1ceiling effect
vic voskuil
4limit of intensity
Michael Shano


  

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ceiling effect


Explanation:
http://www.google.nl/search?hl=nl&q="ceiling effect" plafon...


vic voskuil
Netherlands
Local time: 12:05
Native speaker of: Dutch
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Sorry, ik wist niet dat deze vraag nog open stond!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Willem Dubelaar: Of zelfs: glass ceiling effect. Een hoger gevoel van geluk is mogelijk wel 'zichtbaar', maar onbereikbaar.
1 hr

disagree  Textpertise: A ceiling effect occurs if a test is too easy and participants score near the top. The test fails to weed individuals as to competency. The opposite is referred to as the basement effect.
7 hrs

agree  Tina Vonhof (X): The use of this term is not restricted to test situations. Also used, for example, with respect to careers - It simply means unable to go any higher.
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
plateau effect


Explanation:
I do not think (glass) ceiling is appropriate here unless we are talking about a person's inability to be promoted past a certain level.


    Reference: http://technbiz.blogspot.com/2009/04/that-plateau-feeling.ht...
LouisV (X)
Australia
Local time: 22:05
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

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agree  Textpertise: Wikipedia: A Plateau effect occurs when a formally effective measure ceases to cause further change. For example, plateau effects may appear in learning, when students experience a dwindling benefit from their learning effort.
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limit of intensity


Explanation:
This may be less awkward and it carries the meaning well.

Example sentence(s):
  • ...eventually reches a limit of intensity.
Michael Shano
Netherlands
Local time: 12:05
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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