SOCIAL BREAKDOWN SYNDROME
a pattern sees in people who have been institutionalised by mental illness or in prisons. They can withdraw, show apathy,…
SOCIAL INFLUENCE
an influence by a group in a social situation that has an influence on a person's behaviour. Social influence is…
SOCIAL REHABILITATION
1. The achievement of a higher level of social functioning in people with mental disorders or disabilities. 2. Achievement of…
SOCIOGENIC HYPOTHESIS
the ideal that social conditions are the major cause of mental and behavioural disorders.
SPONTANEOUS TRAIT INFERENCE
a judgement about a person's personality traits that are made automatically with no conscious intent.
STIMULANTS
Stimulants are agents which results in functional activity either in human or animals. Stimulants are generally categorized according to the…
SUBCEPTION
a prompt response to any stimulus that is not clear enough to be comprehended. Its effects are seen or observed…
SUCKER EFFECT
end product of the idea that person who doesn't want that group members think of him in negative manner, decreases…
SYMBOLIC REWARD
The prize that doesn't have significant material value but is nevertheless extremely valuable to a person receiving it. In psychology,…
SELF-DEROGATION
a tendency to disparage you that is usually unrealistic. To laugh on your own traits and acts that is not…
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.