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N., Sam M.S.

Sam holds a masters in Child Psychology and is an avid supporter of Psychology academics.
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GODEL'S PROOF

a proof that a logic system that is at least as powerful as an arithmetic rule is possible to deduct

GOAL DIFFICULTY

the term that is used to describe the degree of ability, effort and time commitment needed to achieve a certain

GOITER

the name for the swelling that is in the front part of the neck caused by enlargement of the thyroid

GOAL GRADIENT

These are the systematic changes in behavior occurring as the function of spatial or temporal distance from the reinforcer.

GOAL ORIENTATION

1. Tendency for a person to physically and mentally position themselves toward their goal. 2. Characteristic of a person tending

GOLDENSEAL

Indigenous to Eastern USA, long history as a folk remedy, controls uterine bleeding, used as a poultice and antibacterial agent.

GOAL MODEL OF EVALUATION

the name for the assessing the organisational effectiveness by focusing on its public goals and expectations rather than private ones.

GOLDEN RULE

the principle of reciprocity found in ethics and states " do unto others as you would have them do unto

GNOTHI SE AUTON

The pursuit of self knowledge, key element in Socrates philosophy. Greek for know thyself. Inscribed over the portico at Apollo's

GOAL-ATTAINMENT MODEL

the name of the process focusing on the achievement of a particular time-limited goal and measures the degree to which

GOAL-BASED EVALUATION

Evaluation determining the extent that a program has achieved its goals or evaluation objectives. Relies heavily on stated program goals

GOLDEN SECTION

Division of a line or area so that the ratio of the smaller to the larger portion is equal to

GODDARD, HENRY HERBERT

Worked in the fields of special education and mental retardation. Founded intelligence testing in the US. Found new methods to

GOLEM

Medieval Jewish folklore. Being created from inanimate material and used as a servant to its creator. Cannot speak, think or

GNOSTIC FUNCTION

a person's ability to make fine spatial judgements with the skin senses by discriminating light touch sensations that stimulate the

GLYCINE

The is the amino acid that serving as one of the two major inhibitory neurotransmitters in the central nervous system,

GOAL-FREE EVALUATION

the evaluating of the program that is conducted without knowledge of the stated goals or objectives. Less subject to preconceptions

GOAL SPECIFICITY

a term used to describe the degree that the target behavior of a goal is defined.

GO-AROUND

technique that is used in group psychotherapy where each member is asked to react to another member , theme being