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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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SELECTION RESEARCH

Utilization of empirical analysis to ascertain the dependability, credibility, usability, and fairness of methods employed in staff choice as well

SELECTION TEST

Physiological or psychological evaluation that measures an individual's appropriateness for a job. These kinds of assessments are generally employed to

SELECTED GROUP

Sample selection based on particular criteria relevant to the aim of the research.

SELECTIVE AGENT

Aspect of the surroundings which applies selection pressures, leading to natural selection.

SELECTIVE CELL DEATH

Process in initial development wherein neurons which are not stimulated by sensory or motor experience wither and die.

SELECTIVE ATTENTION

Process whereby one pays attention only to messages that address a need or interest or are consistent with the individual's

SEIZURE

Period of uncontrolled, excessive electrical activity in the brain. Symptoms and effects vary according to type of seizure and its

SEDATIVE

Agent that decreases functional activity, diminishes irritability, and allays excitement. Some have a general effect on all organs. Others principally

SELECTIVE OPTIMIZATION WITH COMPENSATION

Method employed in productive aging to adjust to physical and intellectual deficits related to growing older. Entails accentuating and reinforcing

SELECTIVE PERCEPTION

Method wherein individuals select from the endless variety of stimuli provided to the sensory faculties at any one point in

SELECTIVE POTENTIATION

Augmentation of sensitivity or processes of specific neural pathways.

SELECTIVE REARING

Experiential paradigm wherein an organism is brought up from arrival or from the time that the eyes open under circumstances

SELF AS AGENT

Facet of self which has ambitions, plans, and an extent of control regarding behavior and activities. Offers contrast with the

SELECTIVE VALUE

Comparative significance of any aspect in assessing the evolution of internal organs, characteristics, or species by means of natural selection.

SELECTIVE LEARNING

Understanding how to make just one of various potential reactions or knowing about one stimulus when many stimuli are offered.

SELF-ABASEMENT

Degradation or humiliation of oneself, especially because of feelings of guilt or inferiority. Acute subjugation of oneself to the will

SELF AS OBSERVER

Facet of self which clarifies sensory and linguistic input for executive control, specifically, the self as knower (see: nominative self).

SELF AS KNOWN

Facet of self which is identified through contemplation (see: empirical self). Occasionally distinguished regarding self as knower (see: nominative self).

SELECTIVE INFORMATION PROCESSING

Making sense of attitude-relevant details in a prejudiced fashion. Though numerous possible biases are feasible, it has customarily been presumed

SCOTOMA

Blind spot; a permanent or temporary area of depressed (relative scotoma), altered (scintillating scotoma), or absent (absolute scotoma) vision caused