Glossary E

Glossary E

entering the adult world refers to a stage in the novice phase of early adulthood, ranging from ages 22 to 28.

Enterpreneurship refers to a new business venture or the extension of an existing business by a person, a team or an established business.

Entitativity is a term described by Donald Campbell as the extent to which an assemblage of individuals is perceived to be a group rather than an aggregation of independent, unrelated individuals. Entitativity is the quality of being an entity.

In the psychology context, entitlement refers to a personality trait characterized by an individual's belief that they are inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment, regardless of their actions or achievements. Individuals with a strong sense of entitlement often expect favorable treatment and outcomes to be granted to them without corresponding effort or reciprocation. This trait can influence various aspects of behavior and interpersonal relationships, and it is often discussed in the realms of social psychology, personality psychology, and clinical psychology.

- Entitlement/Grandiosity: : Entitlement/Grandiosity refers to the sense that you are special or more important than others, and that you do not have to follow the rules like other people even though it may have a negative effect on others.

Deutsch: Entität / Español: Entidad / Português: Entidade / Français: Entité / Italiano: Entità /

The concept of "entity" is not a widely recognized or central term. However, depending on the context, the term "entity" can refer to various aspects of the field.

Entity theorists refer to theorists/people who believe that traits are fixed, stable things/entities and therefore people should not be expected to change.

Entity view of ability refers to a belief that one’s ability is a highly stable trait that is not influenced much by effort or practice.