Glossary E

Engagement is when the fetus moves down toward the birth canal before delivery.

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Deutsch: Gestalter / Español: Ingeniero / Português: Engenheiro / Français: Ingénieur / Italiano: Ingegnere

Engineer in the psychology context refers not to a profession, but metaphorically to a cognitive or personality style characterized by structured thinking, problem-solving orientation, and a strong preference for logic, planning, and systems design—whether applied to tasks, relationships, or inner emotional life.

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Engineering psychologists refer to kind/type of psychologists who study and try to improve the relationships between human beings and the computers and other machines they use.

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Engram refers to the physical representation of what has been learned. Engram is also defined as a permanent change in the brain presumed to underlie memory. Engram is the the supposed neurophysiological locus of memory and learning. Lashley sought the Engram in vain, as have subsequent researchers.

Engrossment is defined as the paternal analogue of maternal emotional bonding. It is a term used to describe fathers’ Fascination with their neonates, including their desire to touch, hold, caress, and talk to the newborn baby.

Enhanced computed transaxial tomography (CT) is defined as a CT scan that involves the injection of a contrast agent to provide better visualization of brain structures, particularly bleeds.

In the psychology context, an enhancer refers to any factor, Condition, or substance that positively influences cognitive functions, emotional states, or behaviors. Enhancers can range from psychological techniques and environmental conditions to pharmacological agents, all aimed at improving aspects of psychological well-being or performance. The use of enhancers is a topic of interest in various subfields of psychology, including cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and neuropsychology, each exploring different enhancers relevant to their specific areas of study.

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Enlarged ventricles refer to fluid-filled spaces in the brain that are larger than normal and suggest Atrophy or deterioration in other brain tissue