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N., Sam M.S.

Sam holds a masters in Child Psychology and is an avid supporter of Psychology academics.
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FACTOR STRUCTURE MATRIX

is the hypothetical construction of a structure which is normally associated with factor analysis where the factor structure is a

INTERESTINGNESS

Term in psychological aesthetics. The quality in a work of art that arouses interest rather than pleasure. Interestingness will increase

INTERFACE

1. The means of interaction between two systems, disciplines, individuals, groups or components. 2. To interact or form an interconnection.

INTERIM BEHAVIOR

term describing behavior that occurs generally half way in time between successive stimuli. Compare adjunctive behaviour; collateral behaviour; mediating behaviour.

INTERGLUTEAL SEX

The name describing coitus in which the penis is placed between the cheeks of the buttocks, without entry into the

INTERMISSION

the term that is used to describe the asymptomatic period that can occur between manic episodes and major depressive episodes.

INTERITEM INTERVAL

the term used to describe the time interval between the pre

INTERMARRIAGE

1. Marriage between people of different racial, ethnic or religious groups. See exogamy; miscegenation; outbreeding. 2. Marriage between related people.

INTERMETAMORPHOSIS SYNDROME

This the name that is given to the misidentification syndrome characterised by delusions that some people have been transformed both

INTERNAL CONTROL

the belief that a person is responsible for the consequences of their behaviour and is able to rake action to

INTERHEMISPHERIC TRANSFER

Transfer of memory traces or learning experiences from one cerebral hemisphere to the other. Interhemispheric transfer can be demonstrated in

INTERNALIZED SPEECH

the phrase that describes the silent speech you argue with yourself over a course of action, rehearses what one is

INTERNAL OBJECT

the image or a representation of a person that is experienced as an internalised presence in the mind. The psyche

INTERNAL-STATE RATINGS

A method of evaluating a person's reaction to a work of art. Based on mood while exposed to the pattern.

INTERNALIZERS

These people assume that the focus of control over their lives is in themselves and try harder to change themselves

INTERGROUP PROBLEM SOLVING

the term applied when resolving matters of conflict, doubt and uncertainty using procedures that involve two or more groups.

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR SPORT PSYCHOLOGY (ISSP)

Name of the international society of individuals and national organizations interested in sport and exercise psychology.

INTERNAL CAPSULE

Band of nerve fibres in the corpus striatum extending between the caudate nucleus and golbus pallidus. Contains fibres from parts

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF APPLIED PSYCHOL

Oldest international association of professional psychologists, founded 1920 to promote the science and practice of applied psychology and to facilitate

INTERNEURON

the name that is given to a neuron that is neither sensory nor motor but connects other neurons within the