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EXOTROPIA

The outward deviation of an eye that is permanent. Also called divergent strabismus- wall eye. See strabismus- iropia.

EXPERIENCE

1. The conscious event. 2. Present content of consciousness. 3. An event resulting in earning.

EXPERIMENTAL INTROSPECTION

The contemplation of our own experiences.

EXPERIMENTER EFFECT

One of 2 errors. (a) errors from the experimenter, (b) the bias from effects of the participants. See experimenter bias-

EXPLANATORY STYLE

The way a person describe an event or their personal history.

EXPOSURE DEAFNESS

Loss of hearing from loud sounds. See auditory fatigue.

EXTENSOR MOTOR NEURON

Motor neuron whose fibres extend part of the body.

EXTERNALITY EFFECT

Tendency of babies less than 1 month old to only see the external side of a figure and not the

EARLY EXPERIENCE

Experienced acquired in the first 5 years of life.

ECHINACEA

Echinacea is widely touted for its immune-boosting properties and ability to help the body fight infection. Goldenseal is well-known for

ECLECTICISM

The approach that takes formulas and techniques from different theories to use an integrated approach.

ECOSYSTEM

The dynamic and interactive balance maintained among individuals of different species in an environment.

EDGE THEORY

The theory that when we are in a life threatening situation the anxiety produces a survival function.

EDUCATIONAL QUOTIENT (EQ)

The ratio of educational age to chronological age as a percetage.

EFFERENT

The conducting or conveying of something away from a central point. Compare afferent.

EGERSIS

The state of intense or extreme wakefulness.

EGO PSYCHOLOGY

Psychoanalysis. The approach that emphasises functions in the ego in controlling impulses and dealing with the external environment.

EGO-DYSTONIC

Psychoanalytical theory. Where we describe impulses wishes and thoughts that are repugnant to the ego and self.

EIKONOMETER

1. instrument used to determine the magnifying power of a microscope. 2. Instrument to determine the degree of aniseikonia in

ELDER NEGLECT

The failure of the responsible care giver to provide sufficient care for an older adult. See elder abuse.