A set of conventions for representing sequential observational data developed by Bakeman and Quera (1995) . See Coding schems, Generalized sequential querier (GSEQ), The Observer
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Sentential frames
The structures of sentences in terms of combinations of parts of speech.
Sensory, short-term (STM) and long-term memory (LTM)
Sensory memory, which should not be confused with perceptual memory, is in effect a very short STM store that corresponds approximately to the moment when an item is perceived. STM is a memory system for holding a limited memory for periods up to about 20 to 30 seconds (but that can be renewed if information …
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Sensorimotor realm
Concept referring to the basically sensorimotornature of the life sphere of every organism, including humans. In human beings,all forms of abstract and symbolic thought and in fact everything that departsfrom the purely sensory motor experience of reality, can never be separatedfrom and are always embedded in sensorimotor experience and activity. An example of this sensorimotor …
Sensorimotor actions
The first of four stages of cognitive development identified by Piaget. Sensorimotor actions consist of integrations of the sensory and motor aspects of organised actions. In Piaget‚was theory, infants are capable of sensorimotor action, but not thought. Thought requires the ability to represent images of objects or events in the absence of direct action on …
Sensitivity to initial conditions
A property of chaotic systems such that very small differences in starting values result in very different behaviour. If the orbits of nearby starting points diverge, the system has sensitivity to initial conditions . See Chaos, Chaos theory
Sensitivity threshold
The point at which a listener can detect a change in an auditory signal that is increased along some continuous dimension, such as loudness. See Masked threshold, Temporal resolution, Temporal contiguity window
Sensitivity (psychology)
The extent that an individual appears to notice the communications and behaviour of another and interprets the other‚was behaviour appropriately.
Sensitivity (epidemiology)
No definition. See Developmental screening, Indices of efficacy.
Sensitivity (attachment theory)
A sensitive mother is able to see things from the baby‚was point-of-view. She is alert to perceive her baby‚was signals, interprets them accurately, and responds appropriately and promptly, unless no response is most appropriate. She tends to give the baby what he seems to want, and when she does not she is tactful in acknowledging …