EVOCATIVE THERAPY
Behaviour is aroused by underlying factors where changes to factors can change behaviour.
EXAGGERATION
Embellishing or over stating a quality or feature of a person, situation or object.
EXCITATORY-INHIBITORY PROCESSES
1. Process where the transmission of neuron signals is either activated or inhibited by neurotransmitters. 2. Any antagonistic function of…
EXISTENTIAL CRISIS
1. A stage or turning point where the person is faced with finding meaning and purpose in life. 2. A…
EXPECTANCY CONTROL DESIGN
Design of an experiment where the experimenter expectancy effect occurs separately from the independent variable.
EXPERT POWER
The capacity to influence others deriving from the assumption that the influencer has superior skills. See power.
EXPLORATORY BEHAVIOR
The movements made by an animal and humans to learn about a new environment. See diversive exploration- inspective exploration.
EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE DISORDER
Communication disorder featuring impairment in the ability to use expressive language to communicate effectively with others.
EXTERNAL CHEMICAL MESSENGER (ECM)
An odorant or other substance secreted or released by an organism and affects other organisms.
EXTINCTION
1. Biology. Loss of a species or genus completely or in a certain environment. 2. Neurophysiology. A decrease in a…
EATING BEHAVIOR
Any behaviour in relation to eating that may be abnormal. See eating disorder.
ECOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
The analysis of behaviour settings aiming to predict behaviour patterns that occur in certain settings. The focus is on the…