Satir, Virginia: Virginia Satir was a noted American author and psychotherapist, known especially for her approach to family therapy. Virginia Satir is referred to as The Mother of Family System Therapy. Skinner, B.F.: B. F. Skinner was one of the most influential of American psychologists. A behaviorist, he developed the theory of operant conditioning.
Tinnitus is the medical term for a ringing or buzzing noise in the ears. Most people refer to tinnitus as âringing in the ears.â However, you may hear more than just ringing. If you have tinnitus, you may also hear: roaring; buzzing; whistling; hissing; Although you hear sounds in your ears, thereâs no external sound source.
Tympanosclerosis is the medical term for scarring of the ear drum. Scarring occurs after the ear drum is injured or after surgery. Commonly a small white area can be seen after a person has had middle ear ventilation tubes. The scarring on the ear drum looks bright white. (Please see photo) Tympanosclerosis and congenital cholesteatoma (Chapter 7) can sometimes be confused because they are both white lesions seen on or under the ear drum.