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Social Learning Theory
Definition The social learning theory suggests that people learn by observing, imitating, and mod...
Social Desirability Bias
Definition When participants give answers they think are socially acceptable. Example In a study...
Social Cohesion
Definition Social cohesion refers to the degree of unity, solidarity, and sense of belonging amon...
Social-Cognitive Theory
Definition The social-cognitive theory, developed by psychologist Albert Bandura, explains human ...
Social Class
Definition Social class refers to a system of stratification or hierarchy within society where in...
Social Aggregate
Definition A social aggregate refers to a collection of individuals who are physically present in...
Sleep Paralysis
Definition Sleep paralysis is a temporary inability to move or speak that occurs during the trans...
Sleep
Definition Sleep is a naturally occurring state of mind and body characterized by reduced physica...
Skepticism
Definition Skepticism is a mindset or approach characterized by questioning, doubting, or critica...
Short-Term Memory
Definition Short-term memory refers to the temporary storage system within our brains that holds ...
Shaping
Definition Shaping is a method in operant conditioning where complex behaviors are learned by rei...
Shadow
Definition The shadow represents the aspects of the personality that a person denies, represses, ...
Serotonin
Definition Serotonin is a chemical compound in the body that acts as a neurotransmitter, meaning ...
Sensory Memory
Definition Sensory memory is a type of memory system that briefly holds sensory information immed...
Sensory Interaction
Definition Sensory Interaction refers to the process where two or more of our senses (such as sig...
Sensory Adaptation
Definition Sensory adaptation is the process by which our sensory receptors become less responsiv...
Sensation
Definition Sensation is the process by which our sensory organs detect stimuli from the environme...
Semantic Memory
Definition Semantic memory is a type of long-term memory that stores general knowledge, facts, co...
Self-Serving Bias
Definition Self-serving bias is a cognitive tendency where people attribute their successes to...
Self-Regulation
Definition Self-regulation refers to the ability to manage one's own behavior, emotions, or thoug...