STOCHASTIC
The system or process that is not analysed accurately. However probability pattern is followed for its description. Read also probabilism.
STRABISMUS
Is the abnormal setting of eyes which makes binocular vision impossible. As a substitute, the brain may simply ignore, or…
STREAM OLFACTOMETER
An olfactometer that has a constant flow or stream of air into which an odorant can be introduced. See blast…
STRESS TOLERANCE
In stressful conditions, a person's ability to do the task appropriately with minimal anxiety level is known as stress tolerance.…
STRIVING FOR SUPERIORITY
Is the use of effort to obtain superiority over others. This drive motivates a person to do everything perfect and…
STRUCTURAL MODEL
In psychology, this is approach which states that individual character has three elements, functions or divisions named as: id, ego,…
STRUCTURED STIMULUS
The well defined and well organised stimulus. Compare unstructured stimulus.
SUBCALLOSAL GYRUS
It is the part of limbic system that is situated behind the cingulate gyrus. Its function is opposite to cyngulate…
SUBFORNICAL ORGAN
This structure in brain regulates the phenomenon of thirst and drinking. This area is located under the fornix.
SUBJECTIVE ORGANIZATION
To make associations among the previously learned items and the new items to be learned. In this way, memory can…
SUBLIMINAL PERCEPTION
It is a registration of the stimuli which is too weak or too quick to be able to influence the…
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
template of substance usage which manifests in reproductive meaningful negative effects directly connected with constant use of substance, which is…
SUCCESSIVE CONTRAST
improved idea of contrast between two stimulations which are presented closely one after the other. See also color contrast. Compare…
SUFFIX EFFECT
the effect where the memory of the last item is weakened if another item is add at the end of…
SULCUS PRINCIPALIS
In monkeys, this is part of the brain which is connection between the dorsolateral and ventrolateral frontal cortex. It is…
SUPERCONDUCTING QUANTUM INTERFERENCE DEVICE (SQUID)
apparatus used in MMR to observe brain waves. It is used in the room isolated from all other magnetic sources.…
SUPERIORITY COMPLEX
The feeling of being superior. It is reverse of inferiority complex. In this complex, a person feels himself as superior…
SUPERVISORY CONTROL
Type of the control that person in charge of certain machine or entire mechanical system has over it. The person…
SUPPRESSIVE THERAPY
Type of therapy that is supposed to enforce patients individual protective mechanisms that act as a way of suppression, stronger.