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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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STATE

condition of a system or entity that features a relative stability of its elements. The components or elements are essentially

STATE ANXIETY

the anxiety in response to a specific situation perceived to be dangerous or threatening. Compare it with trait anxiety.

STATE SPACE

the representation graphically that is used to characterise game playing and problem solving. It has 4 components; a set of

STATE THEORIES OF HYPNOSIS

This theory says a hypnotic induction evokes a unique altered state of consciousness in the participant. You can compare non-state

STATE-DEPENDENT LEARNING

This applied to learning that occurs in a certain state, biologically or psychologically, and the information is recalled better when

STATE-DEPENDENT MEMORY

This applies to a person who will better recall a memory when he is in the same state as when

STATES VERSUS TRANSFORMATIONS

Jean Piaget's theory. the extent to which a child's attention is focused on states, the appearance of an object, rather

STATE-SPECIFIC SCIENCE

a concept of science as being dependent on a certain state of consciousness. It was [proposed by U.S. psychologist Charles

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

the analysis of data using models of probability.

STATISTICAL CONTROL

the use of statistical methods to reduce the effect of factors that could not be eliminated or controlled during an

STATISTICAL ERROR

an error of sampling and measurement that will interfere with getting a valid conclusion.

STATISTICAL LEARNING THEORY

a theoretical approach using mathematical models to describe the learning processes. This term is applied to stimulus sampling theory.

STATISTICAL SIGNIFICANCE

the degree to which a result cannot reasonably be attributed to the operation of chance or random factors alone,

STATISTICAL TEST

mathematical technique used to test hypothesis.

STATUS

the state or position of a person or a group.

STATUS COMPARISON

Comparing your own abilities and status to other people.

STATUS OFFENSE

Status offence refers to a nondelinquent, noncriminal act considered to be illegal because the perpetrator is not an adult. Truancy,

STATUS RELATIONS

Status relations are the patterns of relative prestige, honour and respect that determine deference and authority within a group or

STATUTORY RAPE

a criminal offense of sexual intercourse with a person under the age of consent. The age of consent varies in

STEADY STATE

used in behavioural studies and is the repeated behaviour that is the same. See behaviour baseline.