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.
EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR
The approach to experimental psychology using behaviour as a subject matter rather than the indicator of internal processes.
EXPERT-NOVICE DIFFERENCES
The difference between a skilled worker and a non-skilled worker.
EXTENDED-FAMILY THERAPY
Group therapy in volving not only the nuclear family but aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. See family therapy.
EBBINGHAUS TEST
A test using nonsense syllablesto study processes of memory free from any associations.