STEREOTACTIC ATLAS
a map of the brain that consists of images and a schematic representation of the serial sections. For more understanding,…
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.
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…
SUBOCCIPITAL PUNCTURE
A procedure which is used instead of lumbar puncture in order to get access on the subarachnoid space for therapeutic…
SUBSTANCE-INDUCED PERSISTING DEMENTIA
substantial loss of mental abilities because of prolonged drug use. The most noticeable is memory loss, but there is also…
SUBTHRESHOLD POTENTIAL
Level of stimuli that is not strong enough to provoke reaction and which reactions therefore doesn't show much further from…
SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS)
unexplained and unpredictable death of otherwise healthy baby that happens during sleep. Also called: crib death.