Essential Tremor: An Update Introduction Essential tremor (ET) is one of the most common movement disorders, affecting an estimated 10 million people worldwide (Lang, Lozano, & Nutt, 2011). It is a progressive, neurologic disorder characterized by a rhythmic, involuntary movement of the hands, head, voice, or other parts of the body (Lang et al., 2011). …
Animal research is a vital tool in improving our understanding of both human and animal health. However, the ethical considerations of animal research are complex and must be addressed. This article will discuss the ethical aspects of animal research, the various regulations that are in place to address ethical issues, and the need for continued …
Eugenics is a controversial field of study that focuses on the genetic improvement of human populations. It has been met with criticism due to its history of abuses, particularly in Nazi Germany. However, a more recent field of study, euphenics, is gaining traction. Euphenics is the opposite of eugenics, as it seeks to cultivate and …
Erotic Asphyxiation: A Review of the Psychological and Physiological Effects Abstract Erotic asphyxiation (EA) is a practice that involves strangulation or partial asphyxiation for sexual arousal. Although many people engage in this practice, there is limited research examining the safety and psychological effects of EA. This review serves to examine the literature surrounding EA, focusing …
Ergonomists: A Comprehensive Overview Ergonomics is the study of how people interact with their environment, and ergonomists are professionals who specialize in this field. Their primary goal is to improve the comfort, safety, and efficiency of human interaction with the physical environment, equipment, and tools used in a wide range of occupational settings. This article …
ERP Measures of Intelligence: A Review of the Literature Recent advances in neuroscience and cognitive science have led to the development of electroencephalography (EEG) as a tool for measuring and assessing intelligence. Event-related potentials (ERPs) are a type of EEG signal that has been used to measure intelligence by providing a direct measure of cognitive …
Equivalence Class: A Conceptual Overview Abstract The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the concept of equivalence classes. This discussion provides a general definition of equivalence classes and explains how the concept applies in various contexts. Furthermore, this article provides a brief review of some of the current research and applications …
Episodic Amnesia: A Review of Recent Research Abstract Episodic amnesia is a memory disorder characterized by an inability to recall specific events from one’s past. It is distinct from other forms of amnesia, such as semantic amnesia, in which the individual is unable to access knowledge and facts that are generally available in the public …
Equal Loudness Contour: A Review of Perception and Applications Abstract This paper reviews the concept of equal loudness contour (ELC) and its applications in audio engineering. The ELC is a frequency-dependent representation of the human auditory system’s sensitivity to sound pressure levels at different frequencies. This review provides an overview of the perception of sound, …
