Glossary S

Stressor refers to an event that disrupts the individual's life. Stressor is also called a Stressful life event.

Stripling refers to an adolescent youth.

Read more …

Strivings for superiority is defined by Alfred Adler as mechanisms to overcome feelings of inferiority.
Adler began to see each individual as having a feeling of inferiority. Adler

Read more …

Stroke refers to temporary blockage of blood vessels supplying the brain, or a rupture of vessels in the brain, resulting in temporary or permanent loss of brain functioning. Stroke is also known as a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA).

The stroke volume is the amount of blood pumped by the ventricles in a single beat.

Strong Acids are acids that completely ionize when dissolved in water to generate H+ and its anion.

Read more …

A Strong Base is a base (alkaline substance) that completely ionizes when dissolved in water to generate OH-and its cation.

Deutsch: Starke Bindungen / Español: Lazos fuertes / Português: Laços fortes / Français: Liens forts / Italiano: Legami forti

Strong ties in psychology refer to close, meaningful relationships characterized by frequent interaction, emotional intensity, mutual support, and a high degree of trust and intimacy. These ties are typically found among family members, close friends, and romantic partners.

Read more …