Glossary E
Glossary E
Deutsch: Elementismus / Español: Elementismo / Português: Elementismo / Français: Elementisme / Italiano: Elementismo /
Elementism is defined as the belief that complex processes can be understood by studying the elements of which they consist. It is the belief that complex mental or behavioral processes are composed of or derived from simple elements and that the best way to understand these processes is first to find the elements of which they are composed.
Deutsch: Elemente / Español: Elementos / Português: Elementos / Français: Éléments / Italiano: Elementi /
In the psychology context, "elements" typically refers to the basic building blocks of human experience, thought, and behavior. Elements can refer to a variety of different constructs and concepts, depending on the particular field of psychology being discussed.
Elevation refers to the superior movement of the shoulder girdle, as in shrugging the shoulders.
Deutsch: Aufzug / Español: Ascensor / Português: Elevador / Français: Ascenseur / Italiano: Ascensore
Elevator in the psychology context is most often used metaphorically to describe a mechanism of rapid emotional or cognitive transition, or a situation that symbolizes enclosure, elevation, or fear of confinement. It can also relate to phobias, social symbolism, or inner states of progression or regression in therapy and personal development.
Deutsch: Hervorrufen / Español: Provocar / Português: Provocar / Français: Susciter / Italiano: Suscitare /
Elicit means to bring forth evoke.