SCALABILITY
Attribute of a factor which allows it to be fitted into a whole series of scores or values.
SCATOPHILIA
Absorbing interest in feces or filth, particularly a paraphilia in which sexual arousal or activity is linked to feces.
SCHEFFE TEST
Post hoc examination of statistics which allows comparison of the difference between means in the analysis of variance.
SCHIZOPHRENIC DISORDERS
In DSM-IV-TR, these disorders are reclassified as subtypes of schizophrenia. These include catatonic type (see: catatonic schizophrenia), disorganized type (see:…
SCICNTIFIC MANAGEMENT
Concept of administration that assessed and synthesized work flows. The primary goal was increasing fiscal performance, particularly labor efficiency. It…
SCOTOPIC STIMULATION
Type of visual stimulation, using dim targets, which is typically designed to stimulate the retinal rod system in particular. Compare…
SECKEL'S BIRD-HEADED DWARFISM
Autosomal recessive condition characterized by growth and mental retardation, a beak-like nose, micrognathism, microcephaly, prominent maxilla and eyes, hypertelorism, strabismus,…
SECONDARY ELABORATION
Mental process occurring partly during dreaming and partly during the recalling or telling of a dream by means of which…
SECONDARY REWARD
Positive reinforcement associated with fulfillment of a biological need. Signals which correlate with a primary reward.
SECOND-PERSON PERSPECTIVE
Communication viewpoint wherein one individual addresses another with an awareness of their consciousness, distinguished by use of pronouns such as
SEDATIVE, HYPNOTIC, AND ANXIOLYTIC DRUGS
Central nervous system depressants which were specifically produced for therapeutic uses due to their calming effects and sleep-induction and anxiety-reduction…
SELECTIVE LEARNING
Understanding how to make just one of various potential reactions or knowing about one stimulus when many stimuli are offered.…
SELF AS OBSERVER
Facet of self which clarifies sensory and linguistic input for executive control, specifically, the self as knower (see: nominative self).