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Somatoform disorders

Somatoform disorders refer to a variety of conditions in which a person's psychological conflicts become translated into physical problems or complaints.

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Somatomedins

Somatomedins are groups of growth-stimulating peptides released from the liver and other tissues in response to growth hormone. The are also called insulin-like growth factors.

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Somatosensory

Deutsch: Somatosensorisch / Español: Somatosensorial / Português: Somatossensorial / Français: Somatosensoriel / Italiano: Somatosensoriale

Somatosensory in the psychology context refers to the sensory system that processes input from the body about touch, pressure, temperature, pain, and proprioception (the sense of body position and movement). This system allows individuals to perceive and respond to changes in their environment and internal states.

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Somatotype

Somatotype refers to a particular build or type of body, based on physical characteristics.

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Somnambulism

Somnambulism refers to sleepwalking.

It is the purposeful moving, usually but not always including walking, while in a deep stage of sleep.

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Sophist

Deutsch: Sophist / Español: Sofista / Português: Sofista / Français: Sophiste / Italiano: Sofista

A Sophist in the psychology context refers to an individual who uses clever but deceptive reasoning, often manipulating arguments to appear logical or sound while hiding flaws in their thinking. Though originally from ancient Greek philosophy, where Sophists were teachers of rhetoric and persuasion, in psychology, the term carries a connotation of using misleading or fallacious reasoning to influence others, often for personal gain or manipulation.

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Sophistication

Deutsch: Raffinesse / Español: Sofisticación / Português: Sofisticação / Français: Sophistication / Italiano: Sofisticazione /

In psychology, "sophistication" refers to the level of complexity, refinement, or maturity in an individual's thinking, behavior, or cognitive processes. It represents an advanced or developed state of understanding, judgment, or decision-making. Sophistication in psychology is not limited to intellectual prowess but encompasses emotional and social intelligence as well. In this article, we will explore the concept of sophistication in psychology, provide examples, discuss potential risks and application areas, offer recommendations for fostering sophistication, and briefly touch upon historical and legal perspectives. Finally, we will list some similar psychological concepts related to cognitive development and maturity.

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Soporific

Soporific is defined as: inducing or tending to induce sleep; drowsy. Soporific also refers to a drug or other substance that induces sleep; a hypnotic.

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