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SAD

SAD is the abbreviations of Separation anxiety disorder that refers to a form of anxiety disorder in which the subject displays age-inappropriate, excessive, and disabling anxiety about being apart from his or her parents or away from home. SAD is an extreme form of otherwise normal separation anxiety that is characterized by anxiety about separating from parents. SAD often takes the form of refusal to go to school.

Sadism

Deutsch: Sadismus / Español: Sadismo / Português: Sadismo / Français: Sadisme / Italian: Sadismo

Sadism in the psychology context refers to the tendency to derive Pleasure, particularly sexual gratification, from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others. It is named after the Marquis de Sade, an 18th-century French nobleman known for his libertine sexuality and writings about violent and cruel sexual acts.

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Sadness

Sadness is an emotion characterized by feelings of unhappiness, sorrow, and a general sense of emotional discomfort. It is a normal and universal human emotion experienced in response to various life events, such as loss, disappointment, or unmet expectations. Sadness can manifest in different intensities, ranging from mild melancholy to profound grief, and it is an essential part of the emotional spectrum. Psychologists study sadness to understand its causes, effects, and ways to cope with and heal from it.

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Sadomasochist

Sadomasochist refers to a person who derives sexual pleasure from both inflicting and receiving pain.

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Safeguarding Mechanisms

Clark (1999) Safeguarding Mechanisms refers to four (4) patters of safeguarding mechanisms uses by individuals to protect themselves from social, physical or self-esteem threats: Distancing,

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Sagittal

Sagittal in the psychology context refers to a specific plane or orientation in the human body's anatomical and spatial reference. The term "sagittal" is used to describe movements, structures, or perspectives that involve a division into right and left halves, typically along a vertical plane that passes from the front (anterior) to the back (posterior) of the body. This anatomical reference is crucial in understanding human behavior, motor skills, and psychological processes.

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Salesperson

Deutsch: Verkäufer / Español: Vendedor / Português: Vendedor / Français: Vendeur / Italiano: Venditore

A salesperson in the psychology context refers to an individual who uses a combination of psychological techniques, Communication skills, and interpersonal strategies to persuade or influence potential customers to make a purchase or commit to a decision. In psychology, understanding the role of a salesperson involves examining how they use persuasion, emotional intelligence, and behavioural insights to affect consumer behaviour.

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Saliromania

Saliromania refers to a desire to damage or soil a woman or her clothes.

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