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Sociocultural perspective

Sociocultural perspective refers to the theoretical perspective that emphasizes the ways that individuals are influenced by people, social institutions, and social forces in the world around them; a perspective of Cognitive development that emphasizes that development is guided by adults interacting with children, with the cultural context determining to a large extent how, where, and when these interactions take place. Sociocultural perspective focuses on the importance of social and cultural contexts in influencing the behavior of individuals.

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Sociodramatic Play

Sociodramatic Play refers to play involving acting out scripts, scenes, and plays adopted from cartoons, books.

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Sociology

Deutsch: Soziologie / Español: Sociología / Português: Sociologia / Français: Sociologie / Italian: Sociologia

For Comte, Sociology is a study of the types of explanations various societies accepted for natural phenomena. He believed that, as societies progress, they go from theological explanations, to metaphysical, to positivistic. By sociology, Comte also meant the study of the overt behavior of humans, especially social behavior.

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Sociopath

Deutsch: Soziopath / Español: Sociopata / Português: Sociopata / Français: Sociopathe / Italiano: Sociopatico

A sociopath in the psychology context refers to an individual who exhibits characteristics of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), a mental health Condition characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others, lack of empathy, and manipulative or deceitful behaviour. Sociopathy is marked by impulsivity, irresponsible actions, and a tendency to violate societal norms without feeling remorse or guilt.

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Sociopathy

Deutsch: Soziopathie / Español: Sociopatía / Português: Sociopatia / Français: Sociopathie / Italiano: Sociopatia

Sociopathy in the psychology context refers to a pattern of antisocial behaviour and personality traits that are characteristic of individuals diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD). Sociopathy is marked by persistent disregard for the rights of others, impulsivity, deceitfulness, lack of empathy, and often a failure to conform to social norms and laws. Sociopaths can be manipulative, irresponsible, and display a lack of remorse for their actions, which frequently leads to conflicts with societal rules and interpersonal relationships.

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Socrates

Disagreed with the Sophists' (ca. 470_399 B.C.) contention that there is no discernible truth beyond individual opinion. Socrates believed that by examining a number of individual manifestations of a concept,

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Sodium

Deutsch: Natrium / Español: sodio / Português: sódio / Français: sodium / Italiano: sodio

Sodium is an active transport system across the membrane of the axon that exchanges three sodium ions for every two potassium ions.

In the context of psychology, sodium does not have a direct or specific meaning like it does in chemistry or biology. However, it indirectly plays a significant role due to its effects on brain function and overall mental health.

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Sodomy

Deutsch: Sodomie / Español: Sodomía / Português: Sodomia / Français: Sodomie / Italian: Sodomia

Sodomy in the psychology context typically refers to sexual practices that deviate from what is considered conventional or normative within a given society. The term historically encompasses a variety of sexual acts, but its usage and implications can vary significantly across cultural, legal, and psychological frameworks.

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