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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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SPACE ADAPTATION SYNDROME

motion sickness that affects astronauts who are unable to distinguish up and down.

SPACE FACTOR

hypothesised ability that accounts for some people being better to perceive spatial relations. This factor may relate with the individual

SPACE PSYCHOLOGY

the application of psychology to people and functioning in outer space.

SPACE-BASED ATTENTION

attention towards spatial locations rather than the objects. Compare object based attentions.

SPASMODIC FIXATION

1. the fixation of on an object until it is removed. 2. It can relate to a spasm or increased

SPASTIC HEMIPARESIS

a partial paralysis on one side of the body with spasticity on the affected side.

SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA

a form of paraplegia where the leg muscles become spastic.

SPASTICITY

the increased state of tension of resting muscles that results in a resistance to stretch. It is caused by damage

SPATIAL DISORDER

disorder of our space perception that is often associated with a parietal lobe lesion.

SPATIAL FREQUENCY

the number of elements that repeat in a pattern over a certain distance. For more understanding, you may study contrast

SPATIAL MEMORY

the ability to remember the position or location of objects and places.

SPATIAL NEGLECT

a disorder where a person has trouble in recognising and using space. This occurs mainly on a person's left side.

SPATIAL SUMMATION

Spatial summation is a neural impulse propagated by 2 or more post synaptic potentials that occur at the same time

SPATIAL VISION

seeing patterns and details in images.

SPEARMAN-BROWN PROPHECY FORMULA

Mathematical formula. It concerns the length of a test and its reliability. An increase in items will increase reliability. [Charles

SPEARMAN'S G

A factor in Charles Spearman's Theory of intelligence represented by the factor G.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

These are specially designed education programs that are provided for children with physical, learning behavioural problems. This education is given

SPECIAL FACTOR

an ability used in cognitive processes such as a mathematical ability. It was proposed in 1904 by British psychologist and

SPECIAL PSYCHIATRIC RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM (SPRINT)

a multidisciplinary team providing assistance in short term mental health and emotional support after a crisis. This term is also

SPECIAL SCHOOL

a facility focused on individual education for disabled and disadvantaged children who couldn't cope with a regular school setting.