EXAMINATION
A test or observation caried out on a patient to evaluate physical and mental health to detect any disorders or…
EXCITOTOXIC LESION
Lesion caused by overactivity of neurons that may be associated with seizures or occur after a stroke.
EXISTENTIAL JUDGMENT
Philosophy. Judgement dealing with existence, origin and the nature of things.
EXPECTANCY THEORY
1. Theory that cognitive learning involves acquired expectancies. 2. Motivational theory where a positive outcome is more likely to occur…
EXPERT TESTIMONY
Evidence given by an expert witness in court. See opinion testimony- ultimate opinion testimony.
EXPLORATORY DRIVE
Motivation compelling an organism to explore its environment. Also called exploration drive. See curiosity.
EXTERNAL EAR
The part of the ear from the outer surface of the eardrum. Also called outer ear.
EXTRA SUM OF SQUARE PRINCIPLE
Approach for model comparison significance testing in the general linear model.
ECHOPRAXIA
The automatic imitation of another person's gestures and movements. Also called echomatism- echomimia.
ECOLOGICAL VALIDITY
1. The degree where results obtained from research are representative to conditions in the wider world.2. Perception. The degree that…
EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE
The advice given to students to help them make suitable decisions regarding education. See educational counselling.