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111Self-interpreter — A self interpreter, or metainterpreter, is a programming language interpreter written in the language it interprets. An example would be a BASIC interpreter written in BASIC. Conceptually, self interpreters are closely related to self hosting… …
112Self-serving bias — A self serving bias occurs when people attribute their successes to internal or personal factors but attribute their failures to situational factors beyond their control. The self serving bias can be seen in the common human tendency to take… …
113Self-regulated learning — The term self regulated can be used to describe learning that is guided by metacognition (thinking about one s thinking), strategic action (planning, monitoring, and evaluating personal progress against a standard), and motivation to learn… …
114Self-propelled gun — A self propelled gun (SPG) is a gun, whether it be an artillery piece, anti tank gun, or anti aircraft gun, mounted on a motorized wheeled or tracked chassis. As such the gun can be maneuvered under its own power as opposed to a towed gun that… …
115Self-defeating prophecy — A self defeating prophecy is the complementary opposite of a self fulfilling prophecy: a prediction that prevents what it predicts from happening. This is also known as the prophet s dilemma .A self defeating prophecy can be the result of… …
116Self-defeating personality disorder — Personality disorders Cluster A (odd) Paranoid · Schizoid Schizotypal …
117Self-governance of Singapore — The self governance of Singapore was carried out in several stages. After the British joined Singapore once more and started, without much success, dealing with post war problems, Singapore already was not happy with the British as their leaders …
118self-handicapping — pp. Hindering one s own performance in order to have an excuse for failing; offering excuses for a poor performance before one has even attempted the task. self handicap v. self handicapper n. Example Citation: At Indiana University, sociologist… …
119Self-defense (United States) — In the United States, the defense of self defense allows a person attacked to use reasonable force in their own defense and the defense of others. For the theory explaining why this is allowed as an excuse or justification, see Self defenseWhile… …
120Self-Directed IRA — A Self Directed Individual Retirement Account is an IRA that requires the account owner to make investment decisions and investments on behalf of the retirement plan. IRS regulations require that either a qualified trustee, or custodian hold the… …
