SANGUINE TYPE
Proposed by Roman physician Galen (129-215), one of the four types of constitution and temperament. Galen espoused the belief that…
SATURATION
Vividness of a color's hue; measures the degree to which a color differs from a gray of the same darkness…
SCALE OF PRODROMAL SYMPTOMS (SOPS)
Evaluation instrument in psychology, constructed to identify and analyze the initial stages of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. Contains diagnosis…
SCATTERING
Form of cogitation identified by tangential or extraneous connections which may be indicated in inscrutable speech patterns . It is…
SCHEMATIC IMAGE
Mental image or depiction of a physical object made up of that object's most noticeable attributes. Once created, the is…
SCHIZOPHRENIC REACTION
Diagnosis for schizophrenic symptoms as described by Swiss-born psychiatrist Adolf Meyer (1866-1950). See also: reaction type.
SCHOOL GRADE
Representative mark provided for assessment of achievement within the classroom, usually a letter or number. Collection of pupils who are…
SCRAMBLE COMPETITION
Mating rivalry occurring in animal behavior patterns which takes place when females are scattered or have become synchronized in breeding…
SEARCH ASYMMETRY
In scientific studies of optical search, the condition wherein search for the existence of an aspect generates one model of…
SECOND SIGHT
The asserted, often-doubted faculty of seeing future events. See also: clairvoyance; precognition.
SECONDARY GAINS
In psychoanalysis, social, occupational, or interpersonal advantages that a patient derives from symptoms. Indirect benefit, usually obtained through an illness…
SECONDARY STUTTERING
Established stuttering behavior wherein the dysfluencies are accompanied by awareness, anticipation, and resultant anxiety. Tics in the face, hands, head,…
SECTIONING
Academic procedure of presenting the same class, generally taught by the same instructor, repeatedly throughout the day. This allows a…
SEDATIVE, HYPNOTIC, OR ANXIOLYTIC WITHDRAWAL
In DSM-IV-TR, typical withdrawal syndrome, possibly critical, that occurs after termination of (or decrease in) extended, excessive ingestion of sedative,…
SELECTION RESEARCH
Utilization of empirical analysis to ascertain the dependability, credibility, usability, and fairness of methods employed in staff choice as well…
SELECTIVE PERCEPTION
Method wherein individuals select from the endless variety of stimuli provided to the sensory faculties at any one point in…