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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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GOAL-ATTAINMENT MODEL

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

GODDARD, HENRY HERBERT

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

GOAL DIFFICULTY

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

GOLEM

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

GODEL'S PROOF

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

GOITER

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

GOLDEN RULE

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

GOLTZ SYNDROME

a congenital disorder featuring eye anomalies, absent or extra digits and skin lesions, particularly nodules of herniated subcutaneous fat in

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

GONORRHEA

Name of a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The primary focus of infection is the genital

GOLTZ-GORLIN SYNDROME

the name of a syndrome described by Robert William Goltz (1923- ) and Robert James Gorlin (1923- ). US physicians.

GOLGI TENDON ORGAN

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

GOOD SHAPE

Principle of perception. People tend to perceive figures as the most uniform and stable forms that are possible. Identified by

GOOD GENES HYPOTHESIS

Hypothesis of female mate selection that argues genetic variation in males correlates with success, features of male behaviour provide information

GOAL SETTING

the process that will establish a time frame and the behaviour targets needed to get to the goal. It involves

GOLDEN SECTION

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

GRACEFUL DEGRADATION

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

GRAAFIAN FOLLICLE

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

GONADOTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONE (GNRH)

the name of the hypothalamic hormone that controls the release of luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone from the anterior