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Elder Abuse

Elder abuse refers to any physical, sexual, verbal, psychological, or financial abuse perpetrated against an older adult. Elder abuse is most often committed by caretakers, whether they are

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Elderly abuse

Elderly abuse refers to neglect and/or physical and emotional abuse of dependent elderly persons.

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Eleanor Emmons Maccoby

Eleanor Emmons Maccoby a Doctor in Psychology who greatly contributed to the study of socialization of young children and their behavior

Elective selection

Elective selection refers to one of the two (2) main reasons for selection that occurs when one chooses to reduce one's involvement to fewer domains as a result of new demands or tasks, such as when a college student drops out of some organizations because of the amount of work required in the courses she is taking that term. Selection can involve the continuation of previous goals on a lesser scale or the substitution of new goals, and it may be either proactive or ractive,

Electra complex

Electra complex In Freudian thinking, a girl's attachment to her father; named after the mythical Electra who killed her mother and mother's lover in order to avenge her father's death.

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Electric Scooter Accidents

Electric scooter accidents are not just physical events—they often carry deep psychological Consequences. As cities integrate these compact, fast-moving vehicles into daily Life, users face increased risks in unpredictable environments. While injuries such as fractures or Head trauma are more visible, the emotional aftermath is frequently overlooked. Fear, Anxiety, and trauma can persist long after the body heals, affecting Behavior and Quality of life. For many riders, the sudden Nature of a crash Triggers psychological Stress that reshapes how they commute, Interact socially, or perceive urban space. Understanding these mental Health impacts is essential in building more empathetic and effective support systems.

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Electrical gradient

Electrical gradient refers to the difference in positive and negative charges across a membrane

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Electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB)

- Electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB) : Electrical Stimulation of the Brain is defined as the electrical stimulation and activation of brain tissue. Electrical Stimulation of the Brain is also known as ESB.

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