Glossary E

Exposure therapy a type of treatment that includes gradually bringing patients into contact with a feared object or situation; patients learn that the object or situation can be faced and that avoidance is unnecessary.

Read more …

English: Express Gratitude / Deutsch: Dankbarkeit ausdrücken / Español: Expresar gratitud / Português: Expressar gratidão / Français: Exprimer la gratitude / Italiano: Esprimere gratitudine

In the psychology context, to Express Gratitude means to acknowledge and show appreciation for the benefits one has received or will receive, whether from other people, circumstances, or the wider environment. It involves recognizing the good in one’s life and can significantly impact mental and emotional well-being. Psychological research has shown that the practice of expressing gratitude is associated with increased happiness, reduced depression, and improved relationships. It shifts focus from what is lacking to what is abundantly present, fostering a positive mindset.

Read more …

expressed emotion refers to hostility, criticism, and over involvement demonstrated by some families toward a family member with a psychological disorder. Usually, this can contribute to the person’s relapse.

Expressive aphasia refers to an Aphasia characterized by deficits in language production; a disorder of speech output. Please see Broca’s aphasia.

Expressive behavior is defined as spontaneous and seemingly purposeless behavior, often displayed without our conscious awareness. Expressive behaviors, moreover, are behaviors that express or communicate emotion or personal feelings.

Expressive Language refers to the communication of thoughts, desires and intentions through speech and/or alternative or augmentative communication.

Read more …

Expressive Language Disorder refers to individual’s problems in spoken communication, as measured by significantly low scores on standardized tests of expressive language relative to non-verbal intelligence test scores. The symptoms of Expressive Language Disorder may include a markedly limited vocabulary or errors in verb tense.

Read more …

Deutsch: Expressives Spiel / Español: Juego expresivo / Português: Jogo expressivo / Français: Jeu expressif / Italiano: Gioco espressivo

Expressive Play in the psychology context refers to a therapeutic approach that allows individuals, especially children, to express emotions, thoughts, and experiences through play rather than verbal communication. This form of therapy is particularly effective for processing trauma, anxiety, stress, and emotional difficulties in a safe and creative way.

Read more …