Glossary E

Glossary E

Elimination-by-aspects strategy is a term in decision making that refers to the elimination of alternatives that exceed a threshold value on one or more dimensions.

ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay) is defined as the screening test used to detect HIV antibodies in blood samples.

Ellipsis is defind as a form of cohesion in which a previous item is dropped from subsequent sentences but its presence is assumed.

- ELM (Elaboration Likelihood Model) : ELM is the acronym of Elaboration Likelihood Model which is a theory that posits two (2) routes to persuasion, via either conscious or automatic processing. It is a a theory of attitude change that specifies the conditions under which people will think carefully about the content of a persuasive message. It distinguishes between two types of processing - the central route to persuasion and the peripheral route to persuasion

Elucidation in the psychology context refers to the process of clarifying and illuminating a particular issue or topic. It involves breaking down complex ideas into simpler terms, identifying key components and relationships,, and providing examples and explanations that help to deepen understanding. In essence, elucidation is about making something clear and understandable.

Deutsch: Flüchtigkeit / Español: Elusividad / Português: Elusividade / Français: Insaisissabilité / Italiano: Elusività

Elusiveness in the psychology context refers to a characteristic or behavior where an individual or an aspect of their personality is difficult to understand, define, capture, or predict. This can relate to emotions, thoughts, actions, or the overall nature of a person that seems to evade clear identification or comprehension. In psychological terms, elusiveness can manifest in various ways, from an individual's elusive behavior in social interactions to the elusive nature of certain mental states or conditions.

Emancipation means being set free from servitude or slavery.

Embalming is defined as the removal of blood and bodily fluids from a corpse, together with their replacement with artificial preservatives intended to retard decomposition and color the skin. Embalming is mainly intended to permit viewing of the body during a wake or visitation. When the dead body is to be transported on a common carrier, like plane or ship, Embalming is required by law only in limited circumstances