SPEECH-TOLERANCE LEVEL
the sound level of speech that is too loud and uncomfortable to listen hear.
SPINAL CORD
part of the central nervous system that goes from the lower end of the medulla oblongata, at the base of…
SPLIT-SPAN TEST
the test where brief auditory messages in the form of two different lists of digits or words are presented rapidly…
SPONTANEOUS REMISSION
the reduction or disappearance of symptoms without any therapeutic intervention, which may be temporary or permanent. It most commonly refers…
SPORTS IMAGERY
the imagery used by participants in sport for learning and perfecting new skills, for mental rehearsal and for controlling emotions.…
STALKING LAW
the law that makes it a crime to continually follow a person, harass or threaten them and give them a…
STANDARDIZED INSTRUCTIONS
a list of instructions for all participants that is the same for all people.
STARVATION REACTIONS
These are the psychological and physical effects of a situation of chronic undernourishment. Common physical effects which include: general weakness…
STATIC RESPONSE
The postural reflex to orient us against a force such as gravity. Also called static reflex.
STATUS GENERALIZATION
This occurs when a person of authority and respect in one context will enjoy a similar level of status in…
STEREOTACTIC INSTRUMENT
device used to allow experiments to be made on the brains of animals without damaging nearby tissue. This device holds…
STEROID HORMONE
a particular category of hormones with a molecular structure based on 4 inter connected rings of carbon atoms. Sex hormones…
STILTED SPECCH
formal and pompous speech that is affected and can be associated with certain disorders. This speech problem can be seen…
STIMULUS EVALUATION CHECKS (SECS)
When a person judges the impacts of a situation, these assessments are made and consequently the individual