S-R-O LEARNING MODEL
a hypothesis that says associations are acquired between a discriminative stimulus and an instrumental response and the outcome. In psychology,…
STATISTICS
Branch of mathematics that uses data descriptively and to infer and support answers to scientific questions.
STIMULUS SUBSTITUTION
Is when one stimulus takes the place of another stimulus and response is similar in both. In Pavlov
SUBLIMINAL STIMULATION
It is a threshold which is below the required intensity which was meant to elicit a certain response. It is…
SURVEY FEEDBACK
where employees are surveyed on workplace issues and attitudes. This survey feedback enables the head of organization to know about…
SYMPTOM SUBSTITUTION
It is the theory from Sigmund Freud and it is about the development of different symptoms that can replace old…
SYSTEM FLOW DIAGRAM
It is used in the ergonomics and it is the way that people use to illustrate how materials move or…
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…
SIMULATION
1. An experimental method used to investigate psychological processes, functioning and behaviour in social and other environments not easily accessible.…
SLEEPER EFFECT
the impact of a persuasive message that increases over time. It involves close scrutiny of the message and a cue…
SOCIAL DESIRABILITY
1. The extent that a person is considered to be a valuable member of a social group. 2. The bias…