Glossary S

Glossary S

Deutsch: Partnertausch / Español: Intercambio de Parejas / Português: Swing / Français: Échangisme / Italian: Scambismo

Practicing exchange of partners, especially spouses, for sex. Swinger refers to a man, woman, or couple who openly exchanges sexual partners. Some swingers participate in what is called "soft" swinging - typically this includes all activities except actual intercourse, some swingers, have a "monogamous" partnership with another couple, and they play only with that couple, some are what we refer to as "bedpost notchers" who pursue as many different partners as possible. Some are exhibitionistic, they only enjoy having sex with their partner, but want to be watched as they do so, and others are voyeuristic - they want to watch others have sexual contact.

Swinging in the psychology context refers to a lifestyle practice where committed couples consensually engage in sexual activities with other people, either as a couple or individually. This practice is also known as partner swapping or mate swapping and is typically characterized by its consensual and recreational nature.

Swivet refers to a state of anxiety, discomposure or agitation

Sycophant refers to a servile self -seeker who attempts to win favor by flattering influential people.

- Symbolic interaction theory : Symbolic interaction theory refers to a theory that is based on the premise that human nature and the social order are products of communication among people.

Symbolic Play refers to symbolic, or dramatic, play which occurs when children begin to substitute one object for another.

A sympathomimetic substance mimics the effects of epinephrine or norepinephrine, which are secreted from the sympathetic nervous systems.

Deutsch: Mitgefühl / Español: simpatía / Português: simpatia / Français: sympathie / Italiano: simpatia

Sympathy is an other-directed emotional reaction to another person's state of need, characterized by feelings of concern, compassion, and tenderness.

In psychology, sympathy refers to the feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune. This emotional response is not just an acknowledgment of another's hardship but also involves some level of emotional concern or care for the other person, though it does not necessarily mean feeling the same emotions as that person.

Deutsch: Symphyse / Español: Sínfisis / Português: Sínfise / Français: Symphyse / Italian: Sinfisi

In the psychology context, symphysis refers to a less common term, typically used in medical or anatomical contexts. However, if we consider its metaphorical application, it could be used to describe the concept of a close and functional union or connection between different parts, aspects, or systems in psychology.