Glossary S

Glossary S

The synergist is a muscle that assists in the action of the agonist but are not primarily responsible for the action. The synergist is also known as a guiding muscle, it assists in refined movement and rule out undesired motions.

Synovial in psychology refers to a term that has limited relevance within the field. However, in a broader medical and anatomical context, it relates to the synovial joints and the synovial fluid that plays a crucial role in joint health. Synovial joints are a specific type of joint found in the human body, characterized by the presence of synovial fluid, which provides lubrication and nourishment to the joint. While synovial itself is not a prominent concept in psychology, understanding its importance in the context of physical health and mobility can indirectly impact psychological well-being.

Syntactic Code refers to the logical, grammatical rules for constructing sentences that make sense
1) Colorless green ideas sleep furiously (syntactic correctness without clear semantic meaning)
2) Furiously sleep ideas green colorless (no syntactic or semantic meaning)

Syntax refers to the structure of a language, or the rules which specify how grammatical markers and words are combined to make meaningful sentences; the part of speech of a word (for instance, noun or adverb).

Deutsch: Synthese / Español: síntesis / Português: síntese / Français: synthèse / Italiano: sintesi

Synthesis in psychology refers to the mental process of combining various elements of cognition, information, and experiences to form a coherent whole, new idea, or concept.

Deutsch: Syphilis / Español: sífilis / Português: sífilis / Français: syphilis / Italiano: sifilide

Syphilis is primarily known as a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. In the context of psychology, it is significant due to its potential effects on the brain and mental health, particularly in its later stages.

It is a bacterial STI that is divided into primary, secondary, and tertiary stages. A sexually transmitted infection that, in advanced stages, can attack major organ systems. a common sexually transmitted disease that may cross the placental barrier in the middle and later stages of pregnancy, causing miscarriage or serious birth defects.

Deutsch: System / Español: Sistema / Português: Sistema / Français: Système / Italiano: Sistema /

System refers to a group of things or parts connected in some way so as to form a whole.A system is also, the body, or a number of bodily organs functioning as a unit.

systematic desensitization refers to behavioral therapy technique to diminish excessive fears, involving gradual exposure to the feared stimulus paired with a positive coping experience, usually relaxation.