EGO IDENTITY
1. Psychoanalytical theory.The experience of the self as a recognisable entity. 2. The gradual acquisition of a sense of continuity,…
EGOCENTRIC PREDICAMENT
The problem arising from that each person's experience is essentially private. See solipsism.
ELAN VITAL
The vital force of energy that animates a living thing as described by Henri Bergson, 1859-1941, that propels life through…
ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
The stimulation of brain areas, receptors or motor neurons by electrical and electronic devices.
ELECTROTHERAPY
Any therapy involving applying an electric current to the brain. See electroconvulsive therapy.
ELIMINATION DRIVE
The urge we have to expel urine or faeces from our body. See bladder control- bowel control- defecation reflex- encopresis-…
EMBEDDED FIGURES TEST (EFT)
The test using a simple embedded form used to evaluate cognitive skill in people older than 10 years.
EMERGENCY PSYCHOTHERAPY
Psychological treatment for people who have undergone a traumatic experience and are in a state of anxiety. See crisis intervention.
EMOTIONAL STABILITY
The consistency and predictability of emotional reactions. Compare affective lability.
EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEW
The interview of a job applicant to determine suitability for the job.
ENANTIODROMIA
1. A concept of Heraclitus that all things eventually turn in to or are replaced by their opposite. 2. Carl…
ENCOUNTER GROUP
A group of people who come together for personal groth and insight into their conditions.
ENDOPSYCHIC
Pertaining to the unconscious mind or intrpsychic processes. Compare exopsychic.