Neurology

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STIMULUS SITUATION

It is the situation that is perceived by an organism which then elicits a specific response. This term is used

STRUCTURALISM 1

course which is regarded as the first school in psychology as science, that divided it from philosophy. As founder is

SUBLIMINAL PROPAGANDA

It is a certain program where the words or the images are displayed quickly so that the mind can perceive

SUMMER DEPRESSION

type of season-connected disorder that reflects in serious emotional problems i.e. Strong depression episodes during summer. this depression is faced

SURVEY

1. Studying a group of participants selected from the population that are measured and analysed. 2. to carry out a

SYMPTOM CLUSTER

These are a group of related symptoms occurring together as syndrome.

SYNTHETIC VALIDITY

It is used in the organization or industrial setting, where a technique can interfere with the validity of the selection

TARDIVE DYSKINESIA

the onset of this movement disorder is experienced when continuous use of antipsychotic drug is discontinued. Patients having Mood disorder

SELF-CONSTRUAL

a specific label of the self in connection with independent self-construal and interdependent ones. This term is specified for locating

SELF-PROMOTION

how we make ourselves look good to others by highlighting our competence and abilities.

SEMANTIC JARGON

a form of receptive aphasia where a person speaks in sentences that have little or no meaning.

SENSORY ACUITY

our ability to perceive minimal intensity and duration of sensation.

SENSORY STIMULATION

a response in a sensory conductor to a form of stimulus.

SEXISM

These are discriminatory and prejudicial practices as well as beliefs that are directed against one of the sexes. Have a

SEXUALITY

1. An ability to get pleasure from sexual activity. 2. All the aspects of sexual behaviour. 3. Psychoanalytical theory. The

SIMPLE EFFECTS

Seen in factorial design this is the comparison of group means of one factor at a set level of the

SLEEP PATTERN

our habitual pattern in sleep, 8 hours straight, 2 4 hour periods or a daytime nap. Whatever pattern we show.

SOCIAL DENSITY

1. The density in an area in terms of the number of people. 2. The number of interpersonal reactions that

SOCIAL LIMITATION

restriction attributed to social policy or barriers that will limit a person's fulfilment of roles or deny people access to

SOCIAL STATISTICS

the application of statistical methods to understanding social problems and issues. See demography.