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STANDARDIZATION GROUP

a sample group to establish the norms for the population it is representing. It is also known as standardization sample.

STARTLE RESPONSE

a person's sudden response to a loud noise, flashing lights or anything that is not expected. Also called startle reaction.

STATIC ATAXIA

the loss of the ability to hold a fixed position with swaying and tottering.

STATUS EPILEPTICUS

a non-stop series of seizures that can result in death.

STENO-

The combining form of narrow or contracted.

STEREOTACTIC ATLAS

a map of the brain that consists of images and a schematic representation of the serial sections. For more understanding,

STEROID

any organic molecule that has 4 interconnecting hydrocarbon rings. The sex hormones in both males and females are steroids.

STILLING COLOR VISION TEST

A test designed for checking the degree of colour weakness in an individual. The test consists of psu-doisochromatic charts. These

STIMULUS ERROR

an error in a response due to focusing on the meaning or semantic status of a stimulus instead of its

STIMULUS VALUE

1. The strength of a stimulus. 2. The theoretical feature of a stimulus that will index itself as a reinforcer.

STORIN-AND-STRESS PERIOD

a time of emotional turmoil that is used to characterise adolescence. also known as Sturm und Urang period.

STRATEGY

Is a plan designed to achieve a particular goal or target. These are the set of rules that are planned

STRESS IMMUNIZATION

A concept of stress in younger years makes us better table to cope with stress later on in life.

STRIA ATROPHICA

Are scar like lesions which are purple in colour formed on thighs, abdomen, buttocks or breasts. Later their colour changes

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Is a term which comprises of any theory in psychology that tells that the organization of mind and personality which

STRUCTURED INTERACTIONAL GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY

therapeutic group where therapist gives structured frame for group actions and connections. commonly achieved by selecting a different member of

STUTTERING GAIT

A hesitation in gait while walking. Its origin is neurological in some cases. Example is Parkinson's disease,

SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION

an injection given just beneath the skin where there is enough tissue. also known as hypodermic injection. However, the subcutaneous

SUBJECTIVE ATTRIBUTE

This perception is totally depends upon a person who is experiencing the stimulus.

SUBJECTIVITY

It is the ability of interpreting the data or to make judgment by using the experience, beliefs and feeling. It