STIMULUS SAMPLING THEORY (SST)
a mathematical learning theory stating that stimuli are composed of hypothetical elements and that on any given learning trial a…
STIMULUS SET
used in reaction-time experiments, the expectancy or readiness associated with concentration on the stimulus. Compare response set.
STIMULUS SUBSTITUTION
Is when one stimulus takes the place of another stimulus and response is similar in both. In Pavlov
STIMULUS-BOUND
Describes the behavior that occurs as a response to specific stimuli. To describe the behavior that occurs in response to…
STIMULUS-INTENSITY DYNAMISM
a concept that says the greater the strength of a stimulus, the greater the response strength will be.
STJOHN'S WORT
Is a flowering plant which is used for medical purposes. It is used for the treatment of malaria and specifically…
STOCHASTIC
The system or process that is not analysed accurately. However probability pattern is followed for its description. Read also probabilism.
STOMACH LOADING
It is the process in which a balloon is expanded in the stomach of animal that is taken as a…
STORAGE CAPACITY
the amount of information a memory can retain. Short term memory has a limited capacity and long term memory has…
STORYTELLING
Is the telling of all factors, events and conditions that brought a patient to seek treatment. 2. the use of…
STRABISMUS
Is the abnormal setting of eyes which makes binocular vision impossible. As a substitute, the brain may simply ignore, or…
STRANGE SITUATION
Is the situation set to determine a child's level of insecurity or security to his parents. For this, the child…
STRANGE-HAND SIGN
Is a perceptual disorder in which a person is unable to recognize their own hand. This major cause of this…
STRANGULATED AFFECT
Is the physical symptom that is seen when a person inhibits a normal discharge of emotion. This theory was advanced…
STRATEGIC FAMILY THERAPY
Strategic family therapy is a therapy applied to a group of family members to change the behaviour of the family…