SWITCH DEVICE
a control device allowing a person to operate an environmental control device. Read also the target device and control device…
SYMBOLIC FUNCTION
The process primarily described in relation to young children, from age 2 to 4, in which children can create mental…
SYMPTOM REMOVAL
Psychotherapy. eliminating symptoms by direct treatment without addressing the underlying issues. See surface therapy.
SYNKINESIS SENSORY SYSTEM
the action of arousing the sensation in another person. Some colours can be produced by a certain sound. At least…
SYRINGOMYELIA
It is a disorder that it is marked with the presence of a cavity full of fluid. It will elongate…
SYSTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE
It is the pressure of the blood on the arterials walls and it is produced because of the contraction of…
SEXUAL COUNSELING
where a therapist will guide a person or partners in matters of birth control, sexual performance, infertility and all factors…
SEXUAL IMPRINTING
when an animal or bird develops a preference for a sexual partner. Birds will socialise with birds they are exposed…
SEXUAL PREFERENCE
1. Sexual orientation. 2. Any sexual interest and arousal pattern from common forms to paraphilia.
SHIN-BYUNG
a culture bound syndrome found in Korea where complaints of weakness, dizziness, loss of appetite, insomnia and stomach problems. You…
SIGNIFICANCE
The degree that something is meaningful or will have a consequence. See statistical significance.
SIMPLE CELL
a neuron in the striate cortex with a receptive field with an elongated centre and 2 flanking regions. Also called…