STIMULATION EFFECTS
The effect which results in physiological changes and happens when any stimulus changes the membrane potential of muscle cell, consequently…
STIMULUS ONSET ASYNCHRONY (SOA)
the time it takes for one stimulus to end and another to start. Compare interstimulus interval.
STOCHASTIC INDEPENDENCE
the condition in which two systems or processes are statistically unrelated, so that one is in no way contingent upon…
STRESS TRAINING
Is training designed to make people learn the strategies to cope with the stressful conditions. Examples are escape training and…
STROBOSCOPE
The device which present the still images very rapidly as these are seen as moving. When still images are presented…
STRUCTURAL THERAPY
1. See structural family therapy; 2. Therapy designed for autistic children which provide structured physical and verbal stimuli through game.…
STRUCTURING
the process done by a therapist or counsellor at the first stage of treatment session. This enlists the intended consequences…
SUBCEPTION
a prompt response to any stimulus that is not clear enough to be comprehended. Its effects are seen or observed…
SUBJECTIVE PSYCHOLOGY
This psychological approach is right opposite to objective psychology. Based on phenomenology.
SUBLIMINAL PRIMING
It is the stimulations on the unconscious and it increases the probability of later occurrence as well as the related…
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
medical treatment for persons who receive diagnose of substance addiction to clear them of substance and teach again not to…
SUBSTITUTING
In group therapy this is emotional support to other member of the group through smile or hug.
SUCCESSIVE INDUCTION
Sequence of moves of extremities or other parts of body in a template of unwilling reflex moves.
SUGGESTION
Procedure of provoking agreement of particular aim or activity by providing indirect clues. It is often verbal, but it can…