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ECTOMORPH

A somatotype in Sheldon's constitutional theory of personality featuring a long, thin and fragile physique.

EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE

The advice given to students to help them make suitable decisions regarding education. See educational counselling.

EFFECTANCE

The state of having a causal effect on an object.

EFFORT

The activation of mental or physical power.

EGO DEVELOPMENT

1. An infant's emerging consciousness being separate from others. 2. Classic psychoanalytical theory. Process where part of the id is

EGO WEAKNESS

Psychoanalytical theory. The ability of the ego to control impulses and to tolerate frustration, disappointment and stress. Compare ego strength.

EGO-SYNTONIC

Being compatible with the ego or conscious self concept. Compare ego-dystonic.

ELABORATION-LIKELIHOOD MODEL (ELM)

Theory of persuasion where an attitude change occurs on a continuum of elaboration and thus may result in little scrutiny

ELECTRIC SINK

A device that collects or dissipates electrical energy.

ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE

Abnormal levels of electrolytes playing vital roles in fluid balance, acid-base balance and body cell function.

ELECTROSTIMULATION OF THE BRAIN (ESB)

Using electrical stimulation on the brain to find out the functions in an area.

ELIMINATION BY ASPECTS

Theory of decision making where a choice is reached by elimination.

EMBARRASSMENT

A self-conscious emotion where we feel awkward in other people's company.

EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM

A portable device used by a person to summon help.

EMOTIONAL ABUSE

Form of non-physical abuse that may involve verbal abuse, demeaning actions, emotional control and witholding affection and supoort. Also called

EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION 1

1. The outward expression of an intrapsychic state. 2. Emotional response where a person attempts to influence her relation to

EMOTIONAL SECURITY

Feelings of safety, confidence and freedom from apprehension. See security operations.

EMPIRICAL LAW

Law based on facts, experimental evidence or systematic observations and gives a general relationship between variables.

EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION

An employer who uses a person's race or gender or other feature to not employ them.

ENACTMENT

The acting out of an event. See psychdrama.