EPITHELIUM
The layer of cells covering the outer surface of the body and lining body cavities.
ERIKSEN FLANKERS TASK
A task where stimuli are assigned one of two responses and the particpant needs to respond to the target stimulus…
ERROR SCORE
Classical test theory. The diference between the expected score and the actual score.
ESP FREE-RESPONSE TEST
Parapsychology experiments where the gueses are not restricted to a set of determined responses. Compare ESP forced choice test.
ESTIMABLE FUNCTION
The function that the parameters of a model can be estimated from the data.
ETHNOGRAPHY
Describing the study of cultures based on direct observation. Compare ethnology. See etnography.
EVOLUTION OF THE BRAIN
Concept dealing with the barin developing over many millions of years from a small bundle of nerve fibres. See cephalisation.
EXCEPTIONAL CREATIVITY
The capability of people to make unique contributions to society through work and products of their work. Also called creative…
EXCLUSION DESIGN
A tool or system designed to exclude the possibilty of human error. See fail safe- prevention design.
EXISTENTIAL PHENOMENOLOGY
A philosophical development from the phenomology seen in the work of Heidegger. Where we try to acheive immediate and direct…
EXOPSYCHIC
A mental activity that produces a supposed effects outside of the person. Compare endopsychic.