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Serialist versus Holist

Serialist versus Holist refers to a learning style described by Pask which states that Serialists prefer to learn in a sequential fashion, whereas Holists prefer to learn in a hierarchial manner (i.e., top-down). Serialists progress through an entailment structure in a sequential fashion, while Holists look for higher order relations.

Seriation

Placing objects in an order or series according to a property or trait.

Serotonin

Serotonin refers to a neurotransmitter that affects how alert one is. Likewise , it ia a hormone produced by the human body that modulates mood, emotion, sleep and appetite.

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Sesamoid bones

Sesamoid bones refer to small bones embedded within the tendon of a musculotendinous unit that provide protection as well as improve the mechanical advantage of musculotendinous units

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Session

Deutsch: Sitzung / Español: Sesión / Português: Sessão / Français: Séance / Italiano: Seduta

In the psychology context, a session refers to a scheduled meeting between a client and a mental health professional, such as a psychologist, counsellor, or therapist. These sessions are structured interactions aimed at addressing the client's emotional, cognitive, or behavioural concerns. Sessions can vary in format, including individual, group, couples, or family settings, and are foundational components of therapeutic processes.

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Set

Set refers to a basic unit of a workout containing the number of times or repetitions a specific exercise is done, example, do three (3) sets of 10 repetitions of hummer curl with 5 k

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Set point

Set point refers to a comfortable range of body weight that the body tries to "defend” and maintain.

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Set point theory of weight

Set point Theory of weight refers to the concept that each individual has an ideal biological weight that cannot be greatly

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