EXTERNAL EVALUATOR
The person conducting an evaluation of a prgram who is not part of the program being evaluated.
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.
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…
ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
Range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation from short to radio waves.
ELECTROSTIMULATOR
An instrument delivering a controlled electrical stimulation to an area of the body.
ELIMINATION DISORDER
A disorder related to defacation and urination often seen in children.
EMBEDDED FIGURE
An ambiguous figure in an image that on further viewing takes on another not obvious image.
EMERGENCY INTERVENTION
Immediate action to minimse harm caused by a sudded unforeseen happening.
EMOTIONAL ABUSE
Form of non-physical abuse that may involve verbal abuse, demeaning actions, emotional control and witholding affection and supoort. Also called…