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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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STELAZINE

Trade name for trifluoperazine.

STELLATE CELL

A nerve cell that has many branches. See cortical layers.

STEM-AND-LEAF PLOT

a graphical display of data that is more detailed than a histogram.

STEM-COMPLETION TASK

Stem completion task is word completing task where a person is asked to finish the word from the first few

STENOSIS OF AQUEDUCT OF SYLVIUS

a familial or hereditary disorder that is transmitted by an X-linked recessive gene. There is an enlargement of the head

STEP FUNCTION

A mathematical function that increases by small increments.

STEPFAMILY

a family unit made up of parents that already have children from a previous union. Have a look on the

STEPPING REFLEX

a reflex movement seen in babies when we hold them upright with their feet touching a flat surface.

STEREOGNOSIS

The ability to recognise an object by touch alone.

STEREOGRAM

an image we see with depth using a stereoscope with 2 similar images in it. However, a stereoscope is usually

STEREOSCOPE

device that shows 2 images that are slightly disparate that will produce a 3D image. See stereogram.

STEREOSCOPIC ACUITY

visual acuity used in depth perception. Also called stereo-acuity.

STEREOTAXIS

the movement of an organism that is response to touch or contact with a solid object. Have a look on

STEREOTAXY

a means of deterring the exact location of an area of the body by using a 3D measurement. Stereotaxy is

STEREOTYPE

a set of generalisations about a group of people or a social category. It may correct or incorrect. Mostly, these

STEREOTYPE ACCURACY

being able to accurately determine how and to the extent a person's trait will correspond to a stereotype that is

STEREOTYPIC MOVEMENT DISORDER

a disorder with repetitive movement like head banging, biting and rocking. It can be linked with mental retardation. A disorder

STEREOTYPY

1. The persistent use of the same words, sounds or movement. It is common in autism spectrum disorders, obsessive compulsive

STERILIZATION

the process through which an organism is made unable to reproduce normally. This can be done either by surgery or

STERN, LOUIS WILLIAM

Stern was a faculty member at the University of Berlin. He later became the director of the psychological institute at