EVENT SAMPLING
Sampling where the frame of sampling consists of events and behaviours such as going to a party or having disorder…
EVENT-RELATED MAGNETIC FIELD (ERF)
Any change in the magnetic field of the brain detected on the scalp by a magneto encephalogram.
EVENT-RELATED POTENTIAL (ERP)
The electrical brain potential elicited by an event or stimulus.
EVENT-RELATED-POTENTIAL MEASURE OF ATTITUDES (ERP MEASURE OF ATTITUDES)
Psychological measure of attitudes based on electrocortical activity.
EVERSION THEORY OF AGING
Where aging arises from functional deterioration of body tissues due to collagen changes.
EVERYDAY RACISM
Giving differential treatment to people based on racial groups occuring in common situations.
EVOCATIVE THERAPY
Behaviour is aroused by underlying factors where changes to factors can change behaviour.
EVOKED POTENTIAL (EP)
The electrical activity seen in part of the nervous system in response to stimulation. Also called evoked response.
EVOLUTION OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Process of consciousness arising in the animal kingdom associated with evolution.
EVOLUTION OF INTELLIGENCE
Process that has developed intelligence from earlier and simpler species to later and more complex species.
EVOLUTION OF THE BRAIN
Concept dealing with the barin developing over many millions of years from a small bundle of nerve fibres. See cephalisation.
EVOLUTIONARILY STABLE STRATEGY (ESS)
The equilibrium between 2 different adaptive strategies allowing both strategies to be maintained within the population.
EVOLUTIONARY AESTHETICS
Concept of art evolving due to intrinsic forces rather than changing to reflect extra artistic forces.
EVOLUTIONARY DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Application of Darwinian evolution of natural selection to explain contemporary human development.
EVOLUTIONARY EPISTEMOLOGY
Any approach used to explain the origins and development of human knowledge in terms of biological evolution.
EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY
Approach to psychology where human cognition and behaviour have adapted from physical and social environments.
EVOLUTIONARY THEORY
A theory accounting for evolution of organisms over successive generations.