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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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GUILTY KNOWLEDGE TEST

Lie detector test where knowledge of a crime is tested. A polygraph is used and the examiner will measure the

GULF WAR SYNDROME

Term used for the collection of unexplained symptoms experienced by some veterans of the 1991 Gulf War. Symptoms may include

GUTTUROPHONIA

The term that is used to describe a form of dysphonia characterized by a throaty or low-pitched voice.

GROWTH HORMONE (GH)

Hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland promoting cell and tissue growth Stimulates synthesis of protein and bone

GUSTATORY HALLUCINATION

This term is used to describe the false and enduring taste sensation, usually of bitterness or sourness. It is often

GYNECOMASTIA

Results from hormone imbalance related to tumours, side effect of dopamine therapy that results in excess secretion of prolactin and

GYMNEMIC ACID

The name of an extract of the Indian plant Gymnema sylvestris that is noted for its capacity to block sweet

GUSTATORY STIMULUS

the name for the chemicals that activates the taste cells. Includes sugars, sodium and heavy element salts, acids, alkaloids and

GROUP TEST

the term that is applied to the test administered to several individuals simultaneously. Compare individual test.

GYNECOLOGY

the name given to the branch of medicine that is concerned with diseases and disorders of the reproductive organs of

IN VITRO

Term referring to biological conditions or processes that occur or are made to occur outside the living body, usually in

I STATEMENT

Communication tool where the first person pronoun is used in talking about a person's issues in relationships. They reduce the

GUNTHER'S DISEASE

Congenital form of porphyria where excess porphyrin is formed in the bone marrow. Psychological and neurological changes cause nausea, pain.

IN UTERO

The term that is used to describe being in the uterus, that is, before birth

INTCRTRIAL INTERVAL (ITI)

the term that is used to describe the time between successive presentations of the stimulus in a series of experimental

INTERDEPENDENT SELF-CONSTRUAL

View of the self that emphasises a person's embeddedness in a network of social relationships and downplays their unique traits

GRIEF COUNSELING

the advice, information and psychological support to help individuals whose ability to function has been impaired by someone's death, particularly

GUTHRIE, EDWIN RAY

Best known for his stimulus-response contiguity learning theory that is a variant of behaviourist theory. Temporal contiguity was the critical

GUARDIAN AD LITEM

Person appointed by the court to represent in a lawsuit someone who is unable either by age or by mental

INTERFACE

1. The means of interaction between two systems, disciplines, individuals, groups or components. 2. To interact or form an interconnection.