SOCIOGENIC HYPOTHESIS
the ideal that social conditions are the major cause of mental and behavioural disorders.
SOFT PSYCHOLOGY
a name for the areas of psychology that don't always use scientific methods to develop and apply techniques. For more…
SOMATIC DELUSION
Somatic delusion is a false belief that one or more organs are not working properly or are diseased. Even after…
SOMATOSTATIN
a hormone that is secreted by the hypothalamus to inhibit the release of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland.…
SOUL IMAGE
Carl Jung. The deeply unconscious part of our psyche composed of anima, female archetype and animus, male archetype.
SOURCE FACTORS
These are the characteristics of the source that will influence its effectiveness.
SPASTIC HEMIPARESIS
a partial paralysis on one side of the body with spasticity on the affected side.
SPECIFICITY OF BEHAVIOR
1. Certain behaviour is brought about by certain stimuli. 2. The fixed pattern of behaviour in a situation.
SPEED TEST
1. A test to work out the number of problems a person can solve in a set period of time.…
SPINAL CORD INJURY
This refers to any damage to the spinal cord caused by sudden or progressive external force. Read also incomplete spinal…
SPIRITUAL FACTOR
Any religious, moral or mystical belief that can influence behaviour emotions and thoughts.
SPONTANEOUS TRAIT INFERENCE
a judgement about a person's personality traits that are made automatically with no conscious intent.