SOMATOTOPIC ORGANIZATION
the distribution of areas of motor cortex that relate to the activities of skeletal muscles. Also read somatosensory area; motor…
SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS
Spatial relationships are the 3D relationships of objects in space, like relative position and distance apart. Also called spatial relations.…
SPINAL CORD
part of the central nervous system that goes from the lower end of the medulla oblongata, at the base of…
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…
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…
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.
SEMANTIC MEMORY
the memory we have for general knowledge and in formation that is similar to that of a dictionary or an…
SENSORY CONSCIOUSNESS
sensory stimuli with visual, tactile, olfactory, and auditory and taste qualities. Compare higher order consciousness.
SENTENCE-COMPLETION TEST
a test where we are required to finish a sentence already begun. This test is used to evaluate personality or…
SEXUAL AGGRESSION
aggressive behaviour in animals by one sex to the other and is seen where males are larger than females.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE (STD)
an infection that is transmitted by having sex. There are more than 20 identified including Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis. These…