SINGLES TEST
Parapsychology. Used in experiments in psychkinesis where a person tries to throw a die.
SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
A method of behaviour study in a natural setting and not a laboratory. See naturalistic observation.
SIX-HOUR RETARDED CHILD
the name given to a child who appears to be slow in school but functions normally outside of school. This…
SKEPTICISM N 1
1. An attitude of disbelief and doubt. 2. Philosophy. The position that some knowledge will never be found. British philosopher…
SLEEP APNEA
where a person will stop breathing while they are asleep when the upper airway is completely or partially blocked by…
SLEEP QUESTIONNAIRE AND ASSESSMENT OF WAKEFULNESS (SQAW)
a questionnaire to assess sleep disorders.
SLOW LEARNER
This name is given to a child with a lower than average intelligence who may have mental retardation or may…
SOCIABILITY RATING
a person's degree of time spent on social activities and relates to human behaviour and interactions in groups, communities and…
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
1. An action performed by members of the same species. 2. The action that is influenced by other people. 3.…
SOCIAL CONTRACT
Political Theory. where society is based on an unwritten agreement that we will give up some natural freedoms in order…
SOCIAL DISAPPROVAL
the rejection and condemnation of a person for an action or behaviour the group sees as wrong. Compare social approval.
SOCIAL GROWTH
how we develop the ability to deal with other people and different groups in society.
SOCIAL INTERACTION
Social interaction is a process of reciprocal stimulation or response between 2 people. It develops competition, interaction, influences social roles…
SOCIAL MOBILITY
Social mobility is the extent to a society permitting and encouraging change in social class, status or social roles. Read…
SOCIAL PLANNING
Social planning is the development of plans and strategies in areas of education, public health and social services with the…
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NORM
a social standard that says we will help people in need. Compare reciprocity norm; social justice norm.
SOCIAL STATUS
a relative prestige, authority or privilege of a person or group. It can be determined by occupation, education, religion, ethnicity,…
SOCIAL-COGNITIVE THEORY
A theoretical framework where the functions of personality are explained by cognitive contents and processes acquired through social interaction.
SOCIETY OF EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGISTS
an organisation aiming to advance psychology by arranging conferences on experimental psychology.