Glossary S

Stanine is a standardized test score that describes pupil performance on a 9-point scale. Scores of 1, 2, and 3 are often interpreted as being below average;

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Stanley B. Prusiner refers to the American neurologist and winner of the Nobel Prize for the discovery of "prions - a new biological principle of infection." Prusiner received his A.B. in

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The last of the three ossicles in the middle ear. It receives vibrations from the incus and transmits these vibrations to the oval window of the inner ear.

State anxiety refers to a temporary condition of dread or uneasiness stemming from a specific situation.

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- State-organized crime : State-organized Crime refers to acts defined by law as criminal and committed by state officials in the pursuit of their job as representatives of the state.
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A statement refers to a verbal or written expression that conveys information, opinion or belief. In psychology, statements can be used to elicit information from a person, as well as convey information about that person to others.

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Static Load refers to the amount of stress occurring without movement.

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Deutsch: Statistik / Español: estadística / Português: estatística / Français: statistique / Italiano: statistica

In the context of psychology, a statistic refers to a numerical value that describes or summarizes data collected from psychological research or testing. Statistics are crucial tools for psychologists, allowing them to analyze and interpret data concerning human behavior, cognitive functions, emotions, and social interactions.

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