Glossary E
Glossary E
Ethnomethodology is defined as an approach to the study of social life that focuses on the discovery of implicit, often unspoken assumptions and agreements; this method usually involves the intentional breaking of agreements as a way of revealing their existence.
Deutsch: Ethnopsychologie / Español: Etnopsicología / Português: Etnopsicologia / Français: Ethnopsychologie / Italiano: Etnopsicologia
Ethnopsychology in the psychology context refers to the study of how cultural beliefs, practices, and societal norms influence the understanding and expression of psychological phenomena within different ethnic or cultural groups. It examines the ways in which culture shapes mental processes, behaviors, and interpretations of psychological experiences, highlighting the diversity in how different cultures approach concepts of mental health, emotion, personality, and the self.
Ethology is defined as the study of the behavior of animals in their normal environment; the study of naturally occurring behavior; the study of the bio-evolutionary basis of behavior and development with a focus on survival of the individual. Moreover, Ethology is defined as the study of species-specific behavior in an animal's natural habitat. The Ethologist typically attempts to explain such behavior in terms of evolutionary theory. Please see also Species-specific behavior.
Etiological models of Psychopathology refers to causal models of abnormal behavior and mental illness that also have implications for assessment and treatment. Major Etiological models of Psychopathology include the biological, psychodynamic, learning, and cognitive models.