Glossary E

Glossary E

Escape learning is defined as learning to make a response in order to end an aversive stimulus.

Escape reaction refers to animals reaction that sense a predator. They may run, flee or stay motionless in order to avoid contact

Deutsch: Eskapismus / Español: Evasión / Português: Escapismo / Français: Évasion psychologique / Italiano: Evasione

Escapism in psychology refers to the tendency to avoid or withdraw from reality through various activities or behaviours to cope with stress, anxiety, or dissatisfaction. It often involves seeking distraction or immersion in other experiences, such as entertainment, fantasies, or substance use, as a way of evading unpleasant emotions or situations.

Escort agency is defined as an agency set up to arrange escorts for unaccompanied males; sexual services are usually involved.

Esophagus refers to the tube leading from the pharynx to the stomach.

Esprit de corps is defined as a feeling of unity, commitment, confidence, and enthusiasm for the group shared by most or all of the members.

Essence is defined as that indispensable characteristic of a thing that gives it its unique identity.

essential hypertension refers to high blood pressure with no verifiable physical cause, which makes up the overwhelming majority of high blood pressure cases.