Glossary S

Deutsch: System / Español: Sistema / Português: Sistema / Français: Système / Italiano: Sistema /

System refers to a group of things or parts connected in some way so as to form a whole.A system is also, the body, or a number of bodily organs functioning as a unit.

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systematic desensitization refers to behavioral therapy technique to diminish excessive fears, involving gradual exposure to the feared stimulus paired with a positive coping experience, usually relaxation.

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- Systematic desensitization therapy : Systematic desensitization therapy refers to a type of behavior therapy that attempts to reduce client anxiety through relaxation techniques and progressive exposure to feared stimuli.

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Deutsch: Systematische Beobachtung / Español: Observación sistemática / Português: Observação sistemática / Français: Observation systématique / Italiano: Osservazione sistematica

Systematic observation is a method used in psychology to study behavior in a structured and organized manner. This approach involves observing and recording behavior within a predefined framework, ensuring that the observation process is both objective and consistent. Systematic observation is often contrasted with casual or unsystematic observation, where observations may be made randomly or without a specific plan or structure.

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Systems theory refers to a study of the relationship of parts in their context, emphasizing their unity and their relationship to each other. It is applied to biology, medicine, and other fields and is a basis for family systems therapy. Systems theory is also a term used in Psychopathology that refers to a framework for viewing human behavior through three (3) distinct frames of reference or "systems”—biological, psychological, and social; systems theory does not attempt to explain human behavior

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The Systole is a part of the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles are contracting.

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Deutsch: systolisch / Español: sistólico / Português: sistólico / Français: systolique / Italiano: sistolico

The term systolic originates from the Greek *systolē* (contraction) and plays a pivotal role in both physiology and psychology. In psychology, it primarily refers to the phase of the cardiac cycle linked to stress responses, emotional arousal, and psychophysiological measurements. Understanding systolic processes helps bridge the gap between bodily reactions and cognitive or affective states.

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The Systolic Bood Pressure is the highest arterial pressure measured during a cardiac cycle.