ERROR OF HABITUATION
The tendency to continue witha previous response past the point where a transition should ocur.
ERROR OF OMISSION
A type of humanerror where a person leaves out an important action resulting in a function failing. Compare error of…
ERROR OF REFRACTION
An eye defect where the light is not refracted to the retina properly and visual acuity is reduced.
ERROR SCORE
Classical test theory. The diference between the expected score and the actual score.
ERROR TERM
The element of a statistical equation indicating what is unexplained by an independent variable.
ERYTHROPOIETIN
Protein produced by the kidneys and liver stimulating production of red cells in the bone marrow.
ESALEN INSTITUTE
An alternative centre for education in California using meditation and new age therapies.
ESCALATION OF AGGRESSION
An increase in intensity of aggression that can lead to violence and destructive behaviour.
ESCALATION OF COMMITMENT
The continued committment and allocation of resources to a course of action that is failing in the hope of recouping…
ESCAPE BEHAVIOR
A response that is designed to move away from aversive stimulus by withdrawal or entering a fantasy world. Compare avoidance…
ESCAPE FROM FREEDOM
False solution to a person's problem of loneliness and isolation where they seek refuge in social conformity. See identity need.
ESCAPE FROM REALITY
Defense action by using fantasy to avoid conflicts and problems. See flight from reality.
ESCAPE LEARNING
Learning where the subject acquires a response resulting in an adverse stimulus being stopped. See aviodance conditioning- escape behaviour.
ESCAPE TITRATION
The procedure where an animal presented with an aversive stimulus that increases in intensity over time can decrease the intensity…
ESOPHAGEAL SPEECH
Phonation not using the larynx where the supply of air comes from the upper portion of the oesophagus.