Glossary E

Entity theorists refer to theorists/people who believe that traits are fixed, stable things/entities and therefore people should not be expected to change.

Entity view of ability refers to a belief that one’s ability is a highly stable trait that is not influenced much by effort or practice.

Entombment refers to the disposition of the body or its remains by placing them in a mausoleum, crypt, or other aboveground, tomblike structure.

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Entrapment means inducing an individual to commit an uncontemplated crime.

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Entremetteuse is defined, historically as a woman who procures sexual partners for men or one who taught men about love-making.

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Deutsch: Unternehmertum / Español: Emprendimiento / Português: Empreendedorismo / Français: Entrepreneuriat / Italiano: Imprenditorialità

Entrepreneurship in the context of psychology refers to the mental processes, personality traits, behaviours, and motivations that drive individuals to identify opportunities, take risks, and create new ventures or solutions. It encompasses a blend of cognitive, emotional, and social factors that influence entrepreneurial thinking and decision-making.

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Entropy principle refers to a tendency toward balance or equilibrium within the personality; the ideal is an equal distribution of psychic energy over all structures of the personality.

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Enuresis refers to a diagnosis given to children over 5 years of age who wet the bed or their clothes at least twice a week for 3 months. Enuresis means bed wetting.

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