Glossary E

Glossary E

Error variance is defined as a variance computed to measure the magnitude of differences that would be expected if the null hypothesis is true and there are no population mean differences. The denominator of the F-ratio computed in an analysis of variance.

Erythrocythemia is defined as an increase in the number of Erythrocytes in the blood.

Erythrophobia refers to persistent, irrational, and pathological dread of blushing in public.

Erythropoietin refers to hormone that stimulates red blood cell production.

ESB is the abbreviations of Electrical Stimulation of the Brain that refers to the direct electrical stimulation and activation of brain tissue.

Escalation refers to an increase in the intensity of a conflict. When a conflict escalates, the people involved (disputants) move from gently opposing positions to more forceful, confrontational tactics.

Escape may be defined as behavior that terminates a negative reinforcer. It means reducing discomfort by leaving frustrating situations or by psychologically withdrawing from them. Escape is also referring to a response to communication overload in which the employee leaves the organization to reduce the stress.

Escape behavior is defined as a behavior that results in the termination of an aversive stimulus.