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Energy of activation

Energy of activation refers to energy required to initiate a chemical reaction.

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Enfant

Enfant in the psychology context is a French term that means "child." It is often used in psychology and related fields to refer to a young human being, typically one who is below the age of puberty. Understanding the psychological development and well-being of enfants is a fundamental aspect of child psychology, with a focus on their cognitive, emotional, and social growth.

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Enforceability

Deutsch: Durchsetzbarkeit / Español: Exigibilidad / Português: Exequibilidade / Français: Exigibilité / Italiano: Eseguibilità

In psychology, the concept of Enforceability refers to the degree to which behavioral rules, social norms, or institutional policies can be effectively implemented and adhered to within a given context. It encompasses both the structural mechanisms that facilitate compliance and the psychological processes that influence individuals' willingness to conform. Unlike mere theoretical prescriptions, enforceability addresses the practical challenges of translating abstract guidelines into observable actions, making it a critical factor in understanding human behavior in social and organizational settings.

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Engagement

Engagement is when the fetus moves down toward the birth canal before delivery.

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Engineer

Deutsch: Gestalter / Español: Ingeniero / Português: Engenheiro / Français: Ingénieur / Italiano: Ingegnere

Engineer in the psychology context refers not to a profession, but metaphorically to a cognitive or personality style characterized by structured thinking, problem-solving orientation, and a strong preference for logic, planning, and systems design—whether applied to tasks, relationships, or inner emotional life.

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Engineering psychologists

Engineering psychologists refer to kind/type of psychologists who study and try to improve the relationships between human beings and the computers and other machines they use.

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Engram

Engram refers to the physical representation of what has been learned. Engram is also defined as a permanent change in the brain presumed to underlie memory. Engram is the the supposed neurophysiological locus of memory and learning. Lashley sought the Engram in vain, as have subsequent researchers.

Engrossment

Engrossment is defined as the paternal analogue of maternal emotional bonding. It is a term used to describe fathers’ Fascination with their neonates, including their desire to touch, hold, caress, and talk to the newborn baby.

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