EGO-DEFENSIVE FUNCTION OF AN ATTITUDE
The role that an attitude plays in maintaining and enhancing our self esteem.
ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC EFFECT
The change in electrical activity of the heart by administering a drug .
ELITE BILINGUALISM
Bilingualism attained by formal study of a second language. Also called elective bilingualism. Compare folk bilingualism.
EMBODIED COGNITION
Theory of human problem solving where intelligent behaviour is seen. See scaffolding.
EMOTIONAL CONTAGION
Rapid spread of emotion from one person through a group. See behavioural contagion- contagion- mass contagion.
EMOTION-FOCUSED COPING
Coping strategy focusing on regulating negative emotional reactions to a stressor. See secondary coping. Compare problem focused coping.
EMPIRICAL VALIDITY
The validity that is based on results of observation and experimentation.
EMPTY ORGANISM PSYCHOLOGY
Behavioural psychology. Attempts to predict and control behaviour based on external observable stimulus and reinforcement conditions.
ENCEPHALITIS
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