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Sarcomeres

Sarcomeres is the repeating contractile unit in a myofibril bounded by Z-lines.

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Satiation

Satiation is the opposite of deprivation. The more frequently a person has received a particular reinforcer in the recent past, the more satiated he or she is. Satiation is likewise defined as the prolonged exposure to (or consumption of ) an event that tends to decrease the appetitiveness of that event.

Satisfaction

Deutsch: Zufriedenheit / Español: Satisfacción / Português: Satisfação / Français: Satisfaction / Italiano: Soddisfazione /

In psychology, "satisfaction" refers to an individual's overall contentment or fulfillment with various aspects of their life, experiences, or achievements. It is a complex emotional and cognitive state that can be influenced by a wide range of factors, including personal goals, expectations, social comparisons, and environmental circumstances. Understanding satisfaction is essential in psychology as it plays a significant role in human well-being, motivation, and decision-making.

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Satyriasis

Satyriasis is term that is used to describe men who engage in frequent or promiscuous sex. Satyriasis is also defined as an excessive, insatiable sex drive in a man. Satyriasis is also called Don Juanism.

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Savant

Deutsch: Savant / Español: sabio / Português: sábio / Français: savant / Italiano: savant

In the psychology context, a savant refers to an individual who has extraordinary abilities or skills in a specific area, such as music, mathematics, or memory, often in conjunction with developmental conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disability. This phenomenon is known as savant syndrome, where despite certain cognitive challenges, a person demonstrates remarkable talent or genius in a particular domain.

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Savant Syndrome

Deutsch: Savant-Syndrom / Inselbegabung / Español: Síndrome del sabio / Português: Síndrome do sábio / Français: Syndrome du savant / Italiano: Sindrome del savant

Savant Syndrome in the psychology context refers to a rare condition in which an individual demonstrates extraordinary abilities in a specific domain—such as music, mathematics, art, or memory—despite having significant cognitive or developmental limitations, often associated with autism spectrum conditions or intellectual disabilities.

People with savant syndrome may possess what appears to be islands of genius, where their skills far exceed typical levels, sometimes accompanied by deficits in social, communication, or everyday functioning.

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Savings

Deutsch: Ersparnisse / Español: Ahorros / Português: Poupança / Français: Épargne / Italiano: Risparmi

Savings in psychology refers to the concept of how past learning or experiences can reduce the time and effort needed to relearn the same information or skill in the future. This phenomenon, also known as the savings method or savings effect, is a key concept in the study of memory and learning, illustrating how retained knowledge from previous learning sessions facilitates quicker reacquisition of the same material.

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Say-Do Correspondence

Say-Do Correspondence refers to a close match between what we say we are going to do and what we actually do at a later time.

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