SELF-CONFRONTATION
where we examine our own behaviours and attitudes to make a change we may need to make. By doing this…
SELF-PERCEPTION
a person's view of themselves and of any mental or physical attribute that makes up the self. Also called a…
SEQUENTIAL EFFECT
Choice-reaction tasks. It is the influence of a preceding trial on the performance of the current trail.
SOCIAL DISCRIMINATION
the differential treatment of a person based on their social class, cultural background, education, etc. See discrimination.
SOCIAL REHABILITATION
1. The achievement of a higher level of social functioning in people with mental disorders or disabilities. 2. Achievement of…
STATISTICAL SIGNIFICANCE
the degree to which a result cannot reasonably be attributed to the operation of chance or random factors alone,
SUICIDAL IDEATION
Suicidal ideas or overwhelming desire to commit suicide, usually happening during depressive episodes. Usually not followed by actual try to…
SYMPTOMATOLOGY
1. The combination of signs, markers or indications of a disease or disorder. 2. The scientific study of the markers…
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…
SEXUAL TRAUMA
It is a disturbing experiences relating to sex, such as rape and other sex offences. It is just like a…
SNOWBALL SAMPLING
A recruitment method for new participants. The current participants are asked to recommend new people for the study.
SOCIAL DRIVE
the drive we have to establish relationships with other people. See affiliative drive; gregariousness.
SOCIAL RESISTANCE
1. Group opposition to economic, political and social actions and policies of a society or government. 2. The subgroup opposition…
SOURCE FACTORS
These are the characteristics of the source that will influence its effectiveness.
STATISTICS
Branch of mathematics that uses data descriptively and to infer and support answers to scientific questions.