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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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GOLGI APPARATUS

the irregular network of membranes and vesicles within a cell that is responsible for modifying, sorting and packaging proteins produced

GOOD ENOUGH PARENT

Term that is used to describe the parent who cares for his or her children in any way that is

GOITER

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

GORDON DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (GDS)

an assessment device aiding in diagnosis of attention deficit disorders. Gives information about ability to sustain attention and exert control

GOSSIP

1. Name for idle personal talk or communication that is often unsubstantiated information. Gossip may be scandalous in content or

GOLGI TENDON ORGAN

Receptor in muscle tendons sending impulses to central nervous system when muscles contract. When tension becomes high enough to cause

GOOD-AND-EVIL TEST

a variation of the right and wrong test that is used in criminal responsibility evaluations determining if the accused is

GOLEM

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

GRADE EQUIVALENT

The test score expressed in terms of a grade norm. For example, if a 3rd grader

GRACEFUL DEGRADATION

the property of cognitive networks where damage to a portion of the network produces relatively little damage to overall performance

GONADOTROPIN

Name of several hormones that stimulate functions of the gonads. They include follicle stimulating hormone and luteinising hormone that is

GRADE POINTS

1. When numbers are the equivalent to letter grades for assignments. A=4, B=3. 2. When letter grades are changed to

GRADE NORM

the name for the standard score or the range of scores representing average achievement of a set group of people.

GOOD ENOUGH MOTHER

a term for the ordinary and devoted mother who provides an adequate and good enough environment for the growth of

GOOD BREAST

Psychoanalytic theory of Melanie Klein. Internalized representation of the mother's breast as nourishing and satisfying. Infant first experiences mother and

G-PROTECTION DEVICE

a device used to counter the effects of gravity during flights. It is an inflatable cuff in the flight suit

GOODNESS OF CONFIGURATION

the quality of a shape or a form with high levels of simplicity, symmetry, regularity and continuity. A mind can

GRAAFIAN FOLLICLE

a small pouch like cavity in an ovary where the ovum develops. The follicle will rupture and release an ovum

GOVERNMENT AND BINDING THEORY

The enhanced version of generative grammar involving multiple levels of abstraction that seeks to explain the relation between universals and

GRADE SCALE

term applied to the standardised scale with scores expressed in terms of the grade norm.