SELF-REFLECTION
The examination and contemplation of our thoughts and actions. Look on the reflective consciousness.
SEXUAL TRAUMA
It is a disturbing experiences relating to sex, such as rape and other sex offences. It is just like a…
SOCIAL DISCRIMINATION
the differential treatment of a person based on their social class, cultural background, education, etc. See discrimination.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
A number of disciplines that are concerned with social interactions of people that is studied from a research and scientific…
SPECIFICITY OF BEHAVIOR
1. Certain behaviour is brought about by certain stimuli. 2. The fixed pattern of behaviour in a situation.
SYMPTOMATOLOGY
1. The combination of signs, markers or indications of a disease or disorder. 2. The scientific study of the markers…
SELF-DIFFERENTIATION
a tendency to see recognition for your own [personality and uniqueness in a group. To find out how I am…
SELF-REGULATION
how we control our behaviour by self-monitoring desires as well as the desirable behaviour. Read about the self-control; self-management. Self-…
SNOWBALL SAMPLING
A recruitment method for new participants. The current participants are asked to recommend new people for the study.
SOCIAL FACTORS
These are the factors that affect our thought and behaviour in social situations. This includes feedback, splitting into smaller groups…
SOCIAL SELF
1. The aspects of the self that are important to social relations. 2. A person's characteristic behaviour in social situations.…
SPECULATIVE PSYCHOLOGY
view that is based on speculation and not research and experiments. Also read armchair psychology; rational psychology.
STIMULATION
1. The act of increasing levels of activity. 2. Part of perception. See stimulus.