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Stimulus discrimination

Stimulus discrimination refers to differentiation between two (2) stimuli that possess similar but essentially different characteristics.

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Stimulus drives

Stimulus drives refer to kind of drives based on needs for exploration, manipulation, curiosity, and stimulation.

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Stimulus generalization

Stimulus generalization refers to the process of learning to respond in the same way to stimuli that share common properties.

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Stimulus material

Stimulus material refers to material of a visual, verbal and/or auditory nature used to communicate certain ideas to enable them to be researched, or to stimulate discussion of relevant topics.

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Stoic

Stoic refers to a person who is or appears to be indifferent to pleasure or pain; unaffected by emotions. As an adjective, Stoic means unaffected by pleasure or pain.

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Stoicism

Deutsch: Stoizismus / Español: Estoicismo / Português: Estoicismo / Français: Stoïcisme / Italiano: Stoicismo

Stoicism in the psychology context refers to an ancient Greek philosophy that emphasizes rational thinking, emotional resilience, and the pursuit of Virtue as the path to a fulfilling life. Although originally a philosophical system, Stoicism has influenced modern psychological practices, particularly in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), by promoting the idea that we have control over our own responses to external events, even when we cannot control the events themselves.

Stoicism is the belief that one should live according to nature's plan and accept one's fate with indifference or, in the case of extreme hardship, with courage.

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Stomach

Deutsch: Magen / Español: Estómago / Português: Estômago / Français: Estomac / Italiano: Stomaco

Stomach in the context of psychology refers to the interplay between digestive health and mental well-being. It explores how psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, and depression can influence gastrointestinal function and vice versa. The stomach and the gut are often referred to as the "second brain" due to the complex enteric nervous system that communicates with the central nervous system, affecting mood and behaviour.

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Stool pigeon

Stool pigeon refers to a person who works as a decoy or informer, especially for the police. Moreover, Stool pigeon refers to a pigeon used as a decoy.

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