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EXPOSURE DEAFNESS

Loss of hearing from loud sounds. See auditory fatigue.

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EXTENSOR MOTOR NEURON

Motor neuron whose fibres extend part of the body.

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EXTERNALITY EFFECT

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

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EARLY EXPERIENCE

Experienced acquired in the first 5 years of life.

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ECHINACEA

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

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ECLECTICISM

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

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ECOSYSTEM

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

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EDGE THEORY

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

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EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology dealing with methods of learning and addresses a variety of psychological problems.

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EFFEMINACY

The appearance of feminine behaviour in males.

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EFPPA

Abbreviation of European federation of professional psychologists' association.

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EGO ORIENTATION

Motivational focus on winning a game or taking a superior position.

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EGO-DEFENSIVE FUNCTION OF AN ATTITUDE

The role that an attitude plays in maintaining and enhancing our self esteem.

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EIGENWELT

In the thoughts of Heidegger, it the aspect of being in the world that is constituted by the relationship with…

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ELDER CARE

The provision of care through institutions to assist older people.

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ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC EFFECT

The change in electrical activity of the heart by administering a drug .

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ELECTRONIC NOSE

A device that can sense gases and odours.

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ELEMENT

1. Subunit or part of something. 2. Member of a set, clas or group. 3. One of 116 identified chemical…

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ELITE BILINGUALISM

Bilingualism attained by formal study of a second language. Also called elective bilingualism. Compare folk bilingualism.

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EMBODIED COGNITION

Theory of human problem solving where intelligent behaviour is seen. See scaffolding.

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