SAWTOOTH WAVES
Waves which have the appearance of a saw's edge, generally found in electroencephalogram records of patients experiencing REM sleep.
SCANNING HYPOTHESIS
A concept hypothesizing that rapid eye movements identified in the course of the REM stage of sleep correlate to subjective…
SCHADENFREUDE
Enjoying or deriving satisfaction from misfortune befalling others. From the German words for harm and joy.
SCHIZOID PERSONALITY DISORDER
In DSM-IV-TR, character dysfunction identified by ongoing emotional withdrawal, lack of affectionate emotions for other people, indifference to compliments or…
SCHIZOTAXIA
Genetic make-up deemed to be necessary for the development and manifestation of schizophrenia, along with extreme stresses within the surroundings.
SCIENTIFIC RATIONALITY
Characteristics of logic and sound judgment which distinguish or should distinguish scientific investigation.
SCORE EQUATING
Method of equalizing test results so their apportionment retains equivalency over repeated applications and through various versions.
SCREENED TOUCH MATCHING
In parapsychology studies employing zener cards, a procedure wherein the individual points out his or her guess regarding the image…
SECONDARY CAUSE
Factor which assists the primary cause, and is insufficient, in itself, to lead to a disorder.
SECONDARY MOTIVATION
Catalyst constituted by personal or social enticements instead of dominant physiological requirements.
SECONDARY VISUAL SYSTEM
Phylogenetically older, visual path that is situated outside the primary visual system. Eyesight established with this system is comparatively weak…
SECURE BASE PHENOMENON
Assessment that young children make use of an area of security, symbolized by an attachment figure, as a foundation from…
SEGREGATED MODEL
A type of analysis study, an administrative association, employed in formative assessment, between the program administrator, the production unit, and…
SELECTIVE ATTENTION
Process whereby one pays attention only to messages that address a need or interest or are consistent with the individual's…
SELECTIVE RETENTION
Variance between people in the ability to recall specific incidents pertaining to the vividness, accuracy and reliability, amount, and particular…
SALES-SURVEY TECHNIQUE
Technique for assessing the success of advertising and marketing enticements by examining the number of sales of an item after…
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
Marriage or other long-term, intimate, stable commitment between two people who are of the same sex. Recognized legally in some…