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ENERGY-FLOW SYSTEM

A system where the components convert energy into forms used by other organisms so there is constant flow through the

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

The educational program used to broaden potential and remove bordeom of gifted children.

ENUMERATION

The process of counting or listing people and objects.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICH

Used in education for children lacking stimulation at home.

ENZYME INDUCTION

Ability of drugs to increase the activity of an enzyme.

EPIDEMIOLOGY

The study of the distribution and incidence of diseases and disorders. See incidence- relative risk.

EPILEPTOIDISM

See epileptoid personality.

EPITHELIOMA

A tumour starting in cells of the epithelium.

EQUIPERCENTILE METHOD

Method of equating 2 measures so that a shared value of X implies that the probablity of a random subject

ERGIC TRAIT

Dynamic trait motivating a person to acheive a goal.

ERICKSONIAN PSYCHOTHERAPY

Psychotherapy where the therapist use hypnosis and sugestive metaphors to activate dormant resources. Also called Ericksonian hypnotherapy.

EROTICISM

1.The quality of being sexually arousing. 2. Preoccupation with sexual excitement. 3. Using sexually arousing themes in art and entertainment.

ERROR RATE

The rate at which errors are made.

ESP FORCED-CHOICE TEST

Parapsychology experiments where a particpant calls are restricted to predetermined targets. Success or failure is unambiguous and measurable statistically. Compare

ESTHESIOMETER (AESTHESIOMCTCR)

A compass like device used to measure tactile sensitivity. See esthesiometry.

E-THERAPY

Internet based distance therapy used to expand clinical services to outlying people. Also called online therapy.

ETHNOGRAPHIC APPROACH

Used by anthropologists who study community as a way of life.

EUDEMONISM (EUDAEMONISM)

1. position that happiness is the ultimate moral ground, so what is good brings us happiness. 2. Position that people

EUSTACHIAN TUBE

The tube running from the middle ear to the pharynx.

EVALUATOR CREDIBILITY

The extent that the evaluator of the program is considerd trustworthy by stakeholders.