SELF-REFLECTION
The examination and contemplation of our thoughts and actions. Look on the reflective consciousness.
SEPARATION ANXIETY
a fear of being taken away from the person you trust most, mainly at a young age.
SINGLE-CASE EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
a repeated measures design where a single person, group or sampling unit is observed over time. Also called intrasubject replication…
SOCIAL COMPETENCE
a skill a person has in interpersonal relationships with the ability to handle different situations.
SOCIAL INHIBITION
a restraint on person's feelings and expressions in the belief that others may disapprove of their behaviour. See audience effect.
SOCIAL REINFORCEMENT
a positive interpersonal stimulus like verbal praise, smile, touch or a sign of approval. Compare social punishment. See reinforcement.
SPREADING ACTIVATION
1. Neuroscience. The hypothetical process where the activation of one neuron spreads to others. 2. Cognitive psychology. A model for…
STIMULATION
1. The act of increasing levels of activity. 2. Part of perception. See stimulus.
SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY
Emphasises the importance of autonomy and intrinsic motivation to produce a healthy adjustment. This theory emphasize on how a person…
SELF-REGULATION
how we control our behaviour by self-monitoring desires as well as the desirable behaviour. Read about the self-control; self-management. Self-…
SEQUENCE EFFECT
seen in repeated measures designs and is the effect of treatments being carried out in a set order.
SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
A method of behaviour study in a natural setting and not a laboratory. See naturalistic observation.
SOCIAL CONTEXT
These are general environment or circumstances that are the social framework for interpersonal and individual behaviour.
SOCIAL ISOLATION
1. The voluntary or involuntary absence of having contact with others. 2. Experimental research. Separating an animal from other members…
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NORM
a social standard that says we will help people in need. Compare reciprocity norm; social justice norm.
SOCIOPETAL
a term used to describe the environment a group meets under such as seating arrangement and room temperature that is…