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Situational-type phobia

Situational-type phobia refers to a subtype of specific phobia characterized by fear that is cued by a specific situation, examples are: public transportation, tunnels, bridges, elevators, flying, driving, or enclosed places.

Situationally bound (cued) panic attack

- Situationally bound (cued) panic attack : Situationally bound (cued) panic attack refers to a panic attack that is triggered by anticipation of or exposure to a specific situation or cue.

Situationism

Situationism refers to ethics based on the assumption that there are no absolute rules, or at least very few, and that each situation must be judged individually.

Size Constancy

Size Constancy when objects are perceived to have a given size regardless of the size of the retinal image.

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Skepticism

Deutsch: Skepsis / Español: Escepticismo / Português: Ceticismo / Français: Scepticisme / Italiano: Scetticismo

The belief that all beliefs can be proved false; thus, to avoid the frustration of being wrong, it is best to believe nothing.

Skepticism in the psychology context refers to a mental attitude or cognitive style characterized by doubt, questioning, and the critical Evaluation of claims, beliefs, or information. It can be both a valuable trait and a psychological defense mechanism, depending on its intensity, context, and underlying motivation.

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Skill

In the psychology context, a skill refers to the ability to perform tasks effectively through knowledge, practice, and aptitude. Skills can be cognitive, pertaining to the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses; physical, involving motor activities and coordination; or social, involving the ability to interact effectively with others. Psychological studies of skill encompass how skills are learned, mastered, and maintained over time, as well as how individuals differ in their ability to develop certain skills.

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Skilled nursing care

Skilled nursing care refers to daily nursing and rehabilitative care that can be performed only by a skilled medical personnel or under the supervision of skilled medical personnel.

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Skin

The term "skin" typically refers to the physical sensation of touch, or the sense of touch, also known as "tactile perception." The skin serves as the body's first line of defense, as well as being the largest organ of the body, and plays a critical role in the sense of touch.

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