Understanding Psychology (10th Ed)

catharsis

 
The process of discharging built-up 
aggressive energy (Module 55).

central core

 
The “old brain,” which controls 
basic functions such as eating and sleeping and 
is common to all vertebrates (Module 9).
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ego

 
The part of the personality that provides a 
buffer between the id and the outside world 
(Module 40).

egocentric thought

 
A way of thinking in which 
a child views the world entirely from his or her 
own perspective (Module 37).

ego-integrity-versus-despair stage

 
According 
to Erikson, a period from late adulthood until 
death during which we review life’s accom-
plishments and failures (Module 38).

electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

 
A procedure 
used in the treatment of severe depression in 
which an electric current of 70–150 volts is briefl y 
administered to a patient’s head (Module 51).

embryo

 
A developed zygote that has a heart, a 
brain, and other organs (Module 36).

emerging adulthood

 
The period beginning in 
the late teenage years and extending into the 
mid-20 (Module 39).

emotional intelligence

 
The set of skills that 
underlie the accurate assessment, evaluation, 
expression, and regulation of emotions 
(Module 26).

emotions