SEDATIVE, HYPNOTIC, OR ANXIOLYTIC WITHDRAWAL
In DSM-IV-TR, typical withdrawal syndrome, possibly critical, that occurs after termination of (or decrease in) extended, excessive ingestion of sedative,…
SECTIONING
Academic procedure of presenting the same class, generally taught by the same instructor, repeatedly throughout the day. This allows a…
SELECTIVE ACTION
Measures by which a reinforcer could possibly have a larger impact on certain reactions as compared to others, specifically, its…
SELECTIVE ATTENTION
Process whereby one pays attention only to messages that address a need or interest or are consistent with the individual's…
SELECTIVE AMNESIA
Loss of memory regarding certain issues, events, and individuals which is too wide-ranging to be accounted for by typical forgetfulness.…
SELECTION TEST
Physiological or psychological evaluation that measures an individual's appropriateness for a job. These kinds of assessments are generally employed to…
SELECTIVE MUTISM
In DSM-IV-TR, an uncommon condition, generally, although not specifically, present in small children, distinguished by a chronic failure to talk…
SELECTIVE LEARNING
Understanding how to make just one of various potential reactions or knowing about one stimulus when many stimuli are offered.…
SELECTION RESEARCH
Utilization of empirical analysis to ascertain the dependability, credibility, usability, and fairness of methods employed in staff choice as well…
SELECTIVE POTENTIATION
Augmentation of sensitivity or processes of specific neural pathways.
SELECTIVE RESPONSE
Reaction which has been singled out from a group of potential surrogate reactions.
SELECTIVE RETENTION
Variance between people in the ability to recall specific incidents pertaining to the vividness, accuracy and reliability, amount, and particular…
SELECTIVE PERCEPTION
Method wherein individuals select from the endless variety of stimuli provided to the sensory faculties at any one point in…
SELEGILINE
Drug employed for the treatment of early-stage Parkinson's disease, depression and senile dementia. In normal clinical doses it is a…
SELF PSYCHOLOGY
Any specific method of psychology preoccupied with the self. School of psychoanalytical philosophy which emphasizes the significance of an individual's…
SELF AS KNOWN
Facet of self which is identified through contemplation (see: empirical self). Occasionally distinguished regarding self as knower (see: nominative self).
SELECTIVE OPTIMIZATION WITH COMPENSATION
Method employed in productive aging to adjust to physical and intellectual deficits related to growing older. Entails accentuating and reinforcing…
SELECTION RATIO
Percentage of those qualified to be chosen for an objective that are actually chosen. In staff decisions, it is the…
SCHOOL GRADE
Representative mark provided for assessment of achievement within the classroom, usually a letter or number. Collection of pupils who are…