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Anima and Animus
Definition The anima and animus represent the unconscious feminine and masculine aspects of the p...
Archetype
Definition An archetype is a universal pattern or blueprint within the human psyche that shapes p...
Fight-or-Flight Response
Definition The fight-or-flight response is a physiological reaction that occurs when the body per...
Facial Feedback Hypothesis
Definition The Facial Feedback Hypothesis is the idea that our facial expressions can influence h...
Extrinsic Motivation
Definition Extrinsic motivation refers to behavior that is driven by external rewards or incentiv...
Extrasensory Perception
Definition Extrasensory perception (ESP), often referred to as "sixth sense," is a concept in psy...
External Mechanisms of Control
Definition External control mechanisms in sociology refer to the systems, rules, and institutions...
Expulsion
Definition Expulsion, in the context of sociology, refers to the process by which individuals or ...
Explicit Memory
Definition Explicit memory refers to the ability to consciously recall specific information or pa...
Existential Therapy
Definition Existential therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals exp...
Evolutionary Psychology
Definition Evolutionary psychology is a theoretical approach to understanding the human mind and ...
Eustress
Definition Eustress is a positive form of stress that arises from situations perceived as excitin...
Ethnocentrism
Definition Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture or ethnic group is superior to othe...
Class System
Definition A class system is a social hierarchy in which individuals are categorized based on sha...
Caste System
Definition The caste system is a social hierarchy in which people are divided into groups based o...
Estate System
Definition The Estate System was a social hierarchy prevalent in medieval Europe, which divided s...
Episodic Memory
Definition Episodic memory refers to the ability to remember specific personal experiences or eve...
Endorphins
Definition Endorphins are natural chemicals produced in your brain that act as your body’s way of...
Endocrine System
Definition The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs that produce and release hormon...
Encoding Failure
Definition Encoding failure occurs when our brain fails to successfully convert information from ...