Glossary E

Glossary E

Embryonic stage is defined as the stage of pre-natal development that lasts from implantation through the eighth week of pregnancy which is characterized by the development of the major organ systems.

Embryonic transplant is defined as the transfer of an embryo from the uterus of one woman to that of another.

- EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) : EMDR is the acronym of Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and refers to a technique for reducing fear or anxiety ; based on holding upsetting thoughts in mind while rapidly moving the eyes from side to side. Designed first for Post traumatic stress, EMDR requires that the patient visualize a most upsetting memory and accompanying physical sensations. The clients repeat negative self -statements that they associate with the scene. The patient follows the therapist’s finger as it moves rapidly back and forth. After completing the eye movements, the client stops thinking about the scene. This procedure is repeated again and again until the client’s anxiety is reduced.

In psychology, "emergence" refers to the phenomenon where complex behaviors or properties arise from the interaction of simpler components or elements, without any inherent guidance or direction from an external agent. Emergence is often studied in the context of complex systems such as the brain, social groups, or ecosystems.

- Emergency contraception (EC) : Emergency contraception (EC) refers to contraception that is designed to prevent pregnancy after unprotected vaginal intercourse.

Emergency medical services or EMS refer to services used in responding to the perceived individual need for immediate treatment for physiological, medical, or psychological illness or injury.

Deutsch: Notfallreaktion / Español: Respuesta de emergencia / Português: Resposta de emergência / Français: Réponse d'urgence / Italiano: Risposta di emergenza

Emergency response in the psychology context refers to the immediate and strategic interventions designed to address acute psychological distress and mental health crises. This includes the application of psychological first aid, crisis counseling, and support services to individuals and communities affected by traumatic events, disasters, or other significant stressors.

Emergent literacy refer to the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that are presumed to be developmental precursors to conventional forms of reading and writing and the environments that support these developments. They are skills and knowledge about literacy that children acquire before they learn to read, such as knowing how to hold a book and turn the pages, knowing that words and stories are contained in the print on the page, and knowing that the print on signs and labels contains information.