EROTIC PLASTICITY
The degree that sexual desire is shaped by social , cultural ans situational factors. See behavioural plasticity.
ESTEEM NEEDS
Part of Maslow's motivational hierarchy. His 4th level where we strive for a sense of personal value.
EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The European federation of national organisations dealing with sport and exercise psychology.
EVALUATIVE REASONING
Critical thinking involving appraisal of the effectiveness, validity, meaning and relevance of an act, idea, technique or object.
EVOKED POTENTIAL (EP)
The electrical activity seen in part of the nervous system in response to stimulation. Also called evoked response.
EXCITEMENT
An emotional state of enthusiasm, eagerness and anticipation. Compare excitation.
EXEMPLIFICATION
The strategy a person uses to make other people regard them as highly moral and virtuous.
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.