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…
GODEL'S PROOF
a proof that a logic system that is at least as powerful as an arithmetic rule is possible to deduct…
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…
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…