EXPECTATION-STATES THEORY
An explanation for status differentiation in groups that proposes members allocate status to those who are capable but also to…
EXPLOSIVE PERSONALITY
A personality with frequent outbursts of uncontrolled anger and hostility. See intermittent explosive disorder.
EXTENDED-STAY REVIEW
The review of a hospital stay that exceeds what was thought to be sufficient. See continued-stay review.
EXTERNAL STIGMATA
Any peculiarities or physical marks used to aid condition identification.
EBBINGHAUS, HERMANN
German psychologist 1850-1909. Famous for memory experiments and seeing how people forget.
ECLECTIC BEHAVIORISM
The approach to behavioural therapy not adhering to one theoretical model but applying a range of techniques.
EDUCATIONAL PACING
1. the rate of learning. 2. Controlling and monitoring the speed a student is working at.
EGO INSTINCTS
Psychoanalytical theory. An instinct such as hunger that is directed towards self-preservation.
EGOCENTRIC SPEECH
Speech not directed at others or where there is no attempt to change thoughts or to take into account another…