People and Society

Scapegoating In ancient times, there were rituals of scapegoating. A tribe or person would literally sacrifice an animal to the gods, o...

Schizophrenia Some experts view schizophrenia as a group of related illnesses with similar characteristics. The condition affects betwe...

Scholastic Assessment Test In March 1994, the test formerly known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test became the Scholastic Assessment Test...

School phobia School phobia is an imprecise, general term used to describe a situation in which a child is reluctant to go to school. Ac...

School Psychology Developed in 1896 at the University of Pennsylvania in a clinic that studied and treated children considered morally ...

Scientific Method The scientific method involves a wide array of approaches and is better seen as an overall perspective rather than a ...

Security Objects Security objects are items, usually soft and easily held or carried, that offer a young child comfort. Security object...