STAGES OF DYING
These are the events that happen during the process of dying. Buddhists recognise 8 stages but in Western society we…
STRANGULATED AFFECT
Is the physical symptom that is seen when a person inhibits a normal discharge of emotion. This theory was advanced…
SUPPRESSIVE THERAPY
Type of therapy that is supposed to enforce patients individual protective mechanisms that act as a way of suppression, stronger.
TABANKA (TABANCA)
It is a syndrome that is culture based and is followed by suicide attempt due to high depression.
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.
SEXUAL TRAUMA
It is a disturbing experiences relating to sex, such as rape and other sex offences. It is just like a…
SITUATIONAL DETERMINANTS
These are the conditions in the environment existing before and after an organism's response and influence. It is one of…
SOCIAL DISCRIMINATION
the differential treatment of a person based on their social class, cultural background, education, etc. See discrimination.
SOCIAL REINFORCEMENT
a positive interpersonal stimulus like verbal praise, smile, touch or a sign of approval. Compare social punishment. See reinforcement.
SOCIOTROPY
a person's tendency to place an inordinate value on relationships over personal independence that will leave them vulnerable to depression…
STRATIFIED RANDOM SAMPLING
Is a type of sampling conducted randomly within different strata of the population; the sample obtained is known as stratified…
SUBSTANCE P
neurochemical that works as transmitter in peripheral and central neural system. It has effect on one's sexual behaviour. Some connect…
TABOO (TABU)
A social, spiritual, moral or ethical restriction that makes a man to restraint from a particular behaviour, person or an…
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-…
SHALLOW AFFECT
impairment in ability to react emotionally, even in times of intense feeling. See flat affect.