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Scatter plot refers to a graph that shows the data from a correlational study. The two (2) scores for each individual appear as a single point in the graph with the vertical position

Scatterplot refers to a visual representation of the relationship between two (2) variables. The scatterplot consists of an X-axis (labeled to reflect one variable), a Y-axis (labele

Scenario writing refers to a technique intended to predict future outcomes, and which builds upon environmental scanning by attempting to assess the likelihood of a variety of possib

Deutsch: Szene / Español: Escena / Português: Cena / Français: Scène / Italiano: Scena

A scene is a view of a real-world environment that contains (1) background elements and (2) multiple objects that are organized in a meaningful way relative to each other and the background.

In psychology, a scene can refer to the context or environment in which events occur and are perceived, remembered, or interpreted by individuals. This concept is significant in areas like perception psychology, where it involves the cognitive processing of visual environments, and in psychotherapy, particularly in techniques such as psychodrama.

Schachter-Singer Theory (1962) which is also known as Arousal-Interpretation Theory refers to one of the best-known approaches to emotions which can be said to have started the modern

Schadenfreude refers to pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others.

Deutsch: Schema / Español: esquema / Português: esquema / Français: schéma / Italiano: schema

Schema in psychology refers to a cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information. Schemas are essential for understanding the world, predicting outcomes, and guiding behavior based on past experiences.

A Schema is an organized framework for representing knowledge that typically includes characters, plots, and settings, and incorporates both general knowledge about the world and information about particular events.

Schematic Propositional Associative and Analogic Representational Systems (SPAARS) refers to one of the most interesting multi-level theories of emotions put forward by Power and Dalgleish (1977).