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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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SATISFICE

To act in such a way as to satisfy the minimum requirements for achieving a particular result. To decide on

SATURATED MODEL

Model which possesses a like number of parameters and possible effects in any pattern which the model may characterize.

SATURATED TEST

In element study, any examination which has been proven to have good approximation with any given element.

SAUCE BEARNAISE EFFECT

Layman's terminology for food aversion which arises from illness presenting after a new food is tried, regardless of whether the

SAVANT

Person of profound or extensive learning; scholar. Intellectually disabled person who exhibits extraordinary ability in a highly specialized area, such

SAVINGS SCORE

Amount by which time or effort is reduced in reacquiring knowledge after it has been forgotten. See also: relearning method.

SAWTOOTH WAVES

Waves which have the appearance of a saw's edge, generally found in electroencephalogram records of patients experiencing REM sleep.

SCALA MEDIA

Also referred to as the cochlear duct, one of three canals present in the cochlea and traversing its length within

SCALA TYMPANI

Perilymph-filled cavities in the cochlear labyrinth, separated from the scala media by the basilar membrane, extending from the round window

SCALABILITY

Attribute of a factor which allows it to be fitted into a whole series of scores or values.

SCALE

System of ordered marks at fixed intervals used as a reference standard in measurement. Progressive classification, as of size, amount,

SCANLON PLAN

A type of business plan wherein cost reduction or improved efficiency translates to higher profitability which is then shared throughout

SCANNING

Medically, a technique of employing radiological, magnetic, or various other methods of visualizing a part of the body; for instance,

SCANNING SPEECH

Speech which proceeds slowly and is marked by variations of intonation and unintentional delays between syllables. Representative of ataxic dysarthria.

SCAPEGOAT THEORY

Social psychological term that relates to prejudice. According to this theory, people may be prejudice toward a group in order

SCATOLOGIA

Deviant sexual practice in which sexual pleasure is obtained through the compulsive use of obscene language. Commonly satisfied through obscene

SCATOPHILIA

Absorbing interest in feces or filth, particularly a paraphilia in which sexual arousal or activity is linked to feces.

SCATTER DIAGRAM, SCAVENGING BEHAVIOR

The consuming of dead and decaying organic matter left behind by other animals. Many species such as hyenas, jackals and

SCATTERING

Form of cogitation identified by tangential or extraneous connections which may be indicated in inscrutable speech patterns . It is

SCENT MARKING

Action taken by an animal to deposit odorants within an environment, typically from specialized scent glands where the odorant is