STANFORD HYPNOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY SCALE
a standardized 12-item scale used to measure hypnotic susceptibility by means of the person's response to suggestions for movement. It…
STATE THEORIES OF HYPNOSIS
This theory says a hypnotic induction evokes a unique altered state of consciousness in the participant. You can compare non-state…
STATISTICAL LEARNING THEORY
a theoretical approach using mathematical models to describe the learning processes. This term is applied to stimulus sampling theory.
STEALING THUNDER
Stealing thunder is the process that is done in a courtroom when an attorney makes admissions to the jury before…
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…
SUBLIMINAL PERSUASION
It is a method to present the information in a certain way that you can help the people to change…