Neurology

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SOCIOMETRIC TEST

Sociometric test is a self-report on interpersonal relationships in a group that is used to analyse as well as to

S-O-R

Shortened form of stimulus-organism-response. This emphasises the role of the organism and its drive and characteristics. The model is applied

SPEARMAN-BROWN PROPHECY FORMULA

Mathematical formula. It concerns the length of a test and its reliability. An increase in items will increase reliability. [Charles

SPINAL REFLEX

This refers to a reflex that involves neural circuits in the spinal cord, often controlling posture or locomotion that is

STABILITY

1. The lack of motion and variation as applied to genetics, emotion and body position. 2. The extent to which

STATUS DIFFERENTIATION

Status differentiation is the gradual rise to positions of greater authority by some people within a group, accompanied by decreases

STIMULUS VALUE

1. The strength of a stimulus. 2. The theoretical feature of a stimulus that will index itself as a reinforcer.

STRUCTURED LEARNING

elaborate psychotherapeutical approach that tries to teach individuals to apply positive knowledge's that lead toward successful and healthy life. This

SUBNORMAL

to refer to something which is below the expected or normal level. The term is no longer used to refer

SUPERIOR FUNCTION

psychological category which presents higher functions one among the four regular basic functions: ability to see, think, have intuition and

SURVEY RESEARCH

A method of the scientific research where the researcher tries to measure and evaluate condition of the community in relation

SYMPTOMATOLOGY

1. The combination of signs, markers or indications of a disease or disorder. 2. The scientific study of the markers

SYSTEMIC THINKING

It is a combination of the synthetic and analytical thinking and it takes into account the influence of the system

TARGET POPULATION

the population used for a study.

SELF-DIFFERENTIATION

a tendency to see recognition for your own [personality and uniqueness in a group. To find out how I am

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-

SEMANTIC NETWORK

a graph that captures semantic relationships and was created by research into artificial intelligences. This system has been used in

SENSORY CUE

a sense stimulus that evokes a response or a behaviour pattern.

SENTINEL BEHAVIOR

Animal behaviour. It is about a member of a group who will watch out for the predators and give a

SEXUAL ANESTHESIA

the absence of normal sensations during sexual activity that can be psychogenic. You can also read about erectile dysfunction; female