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Deutsch: Sequenzierung / Español: Secuenciación / Português: Sequenciamento / Français: Séquençage / Italiano: Sequenziamento

Sequencing means the placing the detail of information in its accustomed order (for example, days of the week, the alphabet, etc.).

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Deutsch: Sequenzielles Design / Español: Diseño Secuencial / Português: Design Sequencial / Français: Conception Séquentielle / Italiano: Design Sequenziale /

Sequential design refers to combination of cross-sectional and longitudinal designs involving repeated study of different cohorts over time.

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Deutsch: Sequenzielle Studie / Längsschnitt-Kurzschnitt-Kombination / Español: Estudio secuencial / Português: Estudo sequencial / Français: Étude séquentielle / Italiano: Studio sequenziale

Sequential Study in the psychology context refers to a research design that combines elements of both longitudinal and cross-sectional studies. It involves studying multiple age groups (like in a cross-sectional design) over time (like in a longitudinal design), offering a more comprehensive understanding of development, change, and cohort effects.

This method is especially valuable in developmental psychology and lifespan research, as it helps distinguish whether observed changes are due to age, generational (cohort) differences, or time-specific influences.

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Serialist versus Holist refers to a learning style described by Pask which states that Serialists prefer to learn in a sequential fashion, whereas Holists prefer to learn in a hierarchial manner (i.e., top-down). Serialists progress through an entailment structure in a sequential fashion, while Holists look for higher order relations.

Placing objects in an order or series according to a property or trait.

Serotonin refers to a neurotransmitter that affects how alert one is. Likewise , it ia a hormone produced by the human body that modulates mood, emotion, sleep and appetite.

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Sesamoid bones refer to small bones embedded within the tendon of a musculotendinous unit that provide protection as well as improve the mechanical advantage of musculotendinous units

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Deutsch: Sitzung / Español: Sesión / Português: Sessão / Français: Séance / Italiano: Seduta

In the psychology context, a session refers to a scheduled meeting between a client and a mental health professional, such as a psychologist, counsellor, or therapist. These sessions are structured interactions aimed at addressing the client's emotional, cognitive, or behavioural concerns. Sessions can vary in format, including individual, group, couples, or family settings, and are foundational components of therapeutic processes.

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