Glossary E
Glossary E
ERG theory refers to Aldefer"s needs theory, which describes three (3) levels of satisfaction: existence, relatedness, and
Ergogenic aid refers to a a substance, appliance, or procedure, example is blood doping that improves performance. Usually employed by athletes to improve their performance, but is no
Ergonomics which is also called Human factors is defined as the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of the interactions among human and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data, and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.
Ergonomics/human factors psychology refers to a branch of psychology which studies the ways that people and machines work together and helps design machines that are safer and easier to operate.
Ergs refer to permanent constitutional source Traits that provide energy for goal-directed behavior. Ergs are the basic innate units of motivation.
Erik Erikson (1902-1994) was born in Frankfurt, Germany and studied Psychology under Anna Freud (Sigmund Freud's daughter) at the Vienna Psychoanalytic Institute. He moved to the United States and became a U.S. citizen in 1939 where he taught at several major universities including Harvard, Yale, and the University of California at Berkley.