SYSTEMATIZED DELUSION
a false belief that is very organised. Compare fragmentary delusion. The delusions which are highly developed and these are organized…
SELF-DEGRADING
the negative images we project of ourselves where we think we are less able than we really are. To degrade…
SELF-PRESENTATION
Any behaviour that is designed to convey an image about ourselves to other people. This explains why our behaviour can…
SIMULTANEOUS CONDITIONING
Pavlovian technique where conditioned stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus are presented at the same time.
SOCIAL IDENTITY
1. These are the personal qualities that a person has and displays to others consistently that they part of your…
SOCIAL PUNISHMENT
any negative stimulus like shunning, emotional withdrawal or sign of disapproval. Compare social reinforcement.
SOCIOCULTURAL PERSPECTIVE
1. A viewpoint to mental health and health, politics, history and other areas of human experience that emphasises the environmental…
STIMULUS SUBSTITUTION
Is when one stimulus takes the place of another stimulus and response is similar in both. In Pavlov
SUBJECTIVITY
It is the ability of interpreting the data or to make judgment by using the experience, beliefs and feeling. It…
SUPPORT GROUP
Group that contains individuals with similar problems, who meet on a regular basis to share problems and get support and…
TABOO (TABU)
A social, spiritual, moral or ethical restriction that makes a man to restraint from a particular behaviour, person or an…
SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY
Emphasises the importance of autonomy and intrinsic motivation to produce a healthy adjustment. This theory emphasize on how a person…
SELF-REFLECTION
The examination and contemplation of our thoughts and actions. Look on the reflective consciousness.
SEQUENCE EFFECT
seen in repeated measures designs and is the effect of treatments being carried out in a set order.
SINGLE BLIND
an experiment procedure where the people involved don't know of the treatment, manipulation or type drug administered. Compare double blind;…
SOCIAL COMPETENCE
a skill a person has in interpersonal relationships with the ability to handle different situations.