SUPERNATURAL
Something that does not seem to transcend the laws of physical universe. Something out of this physical world. Something that…
SUPINATION
1. Action of arm motion to turn the palms upward; 2. Condition where sole of the foot is turned inward…
SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEUS (SCN)
a small region of the hypothalamus where circadian rhythms are controlled. See biological clock. Direct input from retina is received…
SUSPICIOUSNESS
this is an attitude of mistrust toward other people sincerity. It serves a purpose of self-preservation and survival. To have…
SYMBIOTIC MARRIAGE
Type of marriage or relationship where two partners are co-dependent on each other for the satisfaction of particular personal (emotional)…
SYMBOLIC REALIZATION
The process of realisation of strong wish or need by the use of something alternate which stands for the primary…
SYMPATHOMIMETIC DRUGS
The drugs which directly affects on the activity of sympathetic nervous system are known as sympathomimetic drugs. At adrenoreceptors, these…
SYNCRETISM
It is a process of using one or two system theories or the concepts into the new concept, theory or…
SYNTAXIC MODE
It is the highest place in the world where the person develops a consensual validation, and syntaxic thinking as well…
SYSTEMATIC ERROR
It is an error in the conclusion or in the data which had been drawn from the data collected on…
SENSORY ADAPTATION
a reduction in response to stimuli after a prolonged exposure. This adaptation may be specific or general one. What is…
SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
Sexual dysfunction name is given to a number of sexual disorders seen in a sexual-response cycle. Some include hypoactive sexual…
SEXUAL LIFESTYLE
a person's pattern of sexual behaviour in terms of partners, orientation and sexual activities. Sexual lifestyle reflects such influences as…
SEXUAL TENSION
An anxious and restlessness that is associated with the sex drive and the normal release of sexual energy.
SHALLOW PROCESSING
Cognitive processing. A stimulus is processed on its superficial and perceptual features instead of its meaning. It produces shorter lasting…
SHARED PSYCHOTIC DISORDER
It is a disorder where a person as the same delusion as a person he is living or has close…
SHOCK-SHOCK INTERVAL (SS INTERVAL)
the interval between successive presentations of aversive stimulus with no set response seen.