SENSORIMOTOR RHYTHM (SMR)
a rhythmical electrical impulse that is recorded in the cortex of our brain and is used in biofeedback studies. Have…
SENSORY MEMORY
brief memory storage of sensory information which holds material before it is recoded for other memory or for comprehension. It…
SENSORY SYSTEM
the structure that is involved in sensation that includes the sense organs and receptors, afferent sensory neurons and sensory areas…
SEX CHARACTERISTICS
These are the traits that are associated with sex identity and involved in reproduction of the species. Also called sexual…
SELF-CONTROL THERAPY
Behaviour therapy where we monitor ourselves, self-evaluate, set goals. Also called self-management therapy. This therapy is involves all the procedures…
SELF-DISCIPLINE
controlling our impulses and desires. See self-control; self-regulation; self-disciplined. To have a grip over own self to organize tasks and…
SELF-FOCUS
1. An ability a person has to direct conscious attention on themselves, thoughts, desires and emotions. 2. A person's ability…
SELF-IMAGE BIAS
how we rate the importance of personal traits in ourselves and other people. The better we favour a trait in…
SELF-ORGANIZING SYSTEM
This applies to any system where the elements combine and create a higher level structure because of their intrinsic properties.
SELF-REGULATION MODEL
The model of 5 stages of self-management includes: problem identification, commitment, execution, environmental amazement and generalisation.
SELF-SYSTEM
used to describe a person with a fixed personality based on approved behaviour patterns where disapproved patterns are blocked out.…
SEMANTIC FLUENCY
an ability to generate words in different categories. Also called category fluency.
SEMICIRCULAR CANALS
These are the 3 looped tubular channels in the inner ear that help maintain our balance and equilibrium. They form…