TARDIVE DYSKINESIA
the onset of this movement disorder is experienced when continuous use of antipsychotic drug is discontinued. Patients having Mood disorder…
SELF-CONTROL
a person's ability to control emotions and behaviour and to limit our impulses. See self- discipline; self-regulation; self-controlled. Having this…
SELF-PERCEPTION THEORY
The theory that states people only have a limited access to the attitudes, beliefs, traits or their psychological states. We…
SEQUENTIAL EFFECT
Choice-reaction tasks. It is the influence of a preceding trial on the performance of the current trail.
SITUATED IDENTITIES THEORY
Situated identities theory is theory that says we take on different roles in different settings and how behaviour can radically…
SOCIAL COMPETENCE
a skill a person has in interpersonal relationships with the ability to handle different situations.
SOCIAL MALADJUSTMENT
1. The inability to develop a satisfying relationship. 2. A lack of social finesse and tact. 3. A breakdown in…
SOCIOCULTURAL PERSPECTIVE
1. A viewpoint to mental health and health, politics, history and other areas of human experience that emphasises the environmental…
STRATIFIED RANDOM SAMPLING
Is a type of sampling conducted randomly within different strata of the population; the sample obtained is known as stratified…
SUPPRESSIVE THERAPY
Type of therapy that is supposed to enforce patients individual protective mechanisms that act as a way of suppression, stronger.
SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY
Emphasises the importance of autonomy and intrinsic motivation to produce a healthy adjustment. This theory emphasize on how a person…
SELF-REFLECTION
The examination and contemplation of our thoughts and actions. Look on the reflective consciousness.
SEXUAL APATHY
showing a lack of interest in sexual activity. See hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
A method of behaviour study in a natural setting and not a laboratory. See naturalistic observation.
SOCIAL CONTROL
1. The power of organisations, institutions and the laws of society to influence and regulate behaviour. 2. The impact of…
SOCIAL NEUROSCIENCE
Social neuroscience is a new discipline that aims to integrate social and biological approaches to human behaviour. They are often…
SOCIOGENIC HYPOTHESIS
the ideal that social conditions are the major cause of mental and behavioural disorders.