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Elementism

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.

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Elements

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.

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Elements of thought

Elements of thought is a term which according to Wundt and Titchener refers to the basic sensations from which more complex thoughts are derived.

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Elevation

Elevation refers to the superior movement of the shoulder girdle, as in shrugging the shoulders.

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Elevation coordinate

Elevation coordinate is a term in hearing that refer to sound locations that are up and down relative to the listener.

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Elevator

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.

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Eleventh hour

Eleventh hour or 11th Hour refers to the last moment. The word is derived from the parable in the Bible where laborers hired at the eleventh hour of the twelve-hour workday were paid the same as those hired earlier.

Elicit

Deutsch: Hervorrufen / Español: Provocar / Português: Provocar / Français: Susciter / Italiano: Suscitare /

Elicit means to bring forth evoke.

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