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Stool pigeon refers to a person who works as a decoy or informer, especially for the police. Moreover, Stool pigeon refers to a pigeon used as a decoy.

Deutsch: Stop / Español: Detener / Português: Parar / Français: Arrêter / Italiano: Fermare

In psychology, the term stop can be associated with various processes, but it is particularly relevant in the context of cognitive control and behavioral inhibition. It refers to the ability to halt an automatic or ongoing cognitive or behavioral process. This capability is crucial for adaptive behavior, allowing individuals to cease actions that are inappropriate, harmful, or no longer relevant to the situation.

Is is also the name of a technique in which the ejaculatory reflex is reconditioned using intermittent pressure on the glans of the penis.

Stop-Start Procedure refers to a method of treatment for premature ejaculation in which the man or his partner stimulates him to sexual excitement, and, as he approaches the point of orgasmic inevitability, stimulation is stopped. This procedure is repeated over time which can result to the man's development of greater control over his orgasmic response.

Storage refers to the process by which people store in memory information they have acquired from the environment.

Deutsch: Belastung / Español: tensión / Português: tensão / Français: tension / Italiano: tensione

Strain in psychology refers to the mental, emotional, or physical stress experienced by an individual when dealing with challenging situations or demands that exceed their capacity to cope effectively. It often results from prolonged exposure to stressors and can impact mental health, behaviour, and overall well-being.

Strategic Self -Presentation refers to an individual's awareness of the social aspects of self-concept; how people present themselves to others.

Streetwalker refers to a lower-status prostitute or sex worker who walks the streets or lined on the streets selling sexual services.

Stress refers to the negative feelings and beliefs that occur whenever people feel they cannot cope with demands from their environment.