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Schizotypal personality disorder

schizotypal personality disorder referst to Cluster A (odd or eccentric) personality disorder involving a pervasive pattern of interpersonal deficits featuring acute discomfort with, and reduced capacity for, close relationships, as well as cognitive or perceptual distortions and eccentricities of behavior.

Schlimazel

Schlimazel also spelled Shlimazel refers to someone prone to having extremely bad luck.

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Schnorrer

Schnorrer a slang that refers to a person who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others; a parasite.

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Scholasticism

The synthesis of Aristotelian philosophy with Christian teachings.

School

Deutsch: Schule / Español: escuela / Português: escola / Français: école / Italiano: scuola

School in the psychology context refers to an educational institution where children and adolescents undergo formal learning, which plays a significant role in their cognitive, social, and emotional development. From a psychological perspective, school is not just a place for academic instruction but also a key environment where students develop social skills, self-esteem, identity, and coping mechanisms that influence their overall psychological well-being.

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School Psychologist

School Psychologist refers to a psychologist who aids schools by testing children to determine eligibility for placement in special education programs and who consults with teachers and parents.

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School psychologists

School psychologists refer to a type/kind of psychologists who work with educators to promote the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of school-age children. The activities of

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School refusal behavior

School refusal behavior refers to a form of anxious Behavior in which the child refuses to attend classes or has difficulty remaining in school for an entire day.

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