GERSTMANN'S SYNDROME
the name that is given to the set of symptoms of a neurological disorder marked by dysgraphia, finger agnosia, acalculia,…
GESTURAL COMMUNICATION
the name given to the non-verbal transmission and reception of messages, ideas, feelings, signals by using body and hand movements.
GLOBAL APHASIA
the term that describes the complete loss of expressive and receptive language skills. Also called total aphasia. See sensorimotor aphasia.
GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL NERVE
the name for the 9th cranial nerve supplying the pharynx, soft palate and posterior 1/3 of the tongue and its…
GLUTAMATE RECEPTOR
The receptors that bind and respond to the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. Receptors are found on the surface of most neurons.…
GOAL SPECIFICITY
a term used to describe the degree that the target behavior of a goal is defined.
GOLTZ SYNDROME
a congenital disorder featuring eye anomalies, absent or extra digits and skin lesions, particularly nodules of herniated subcutaneous fat in…
GOOD ENOUGH PARENT
Term that is used to describe the parent who cares for his or her children in any way that is…
GRACILE FASCICULUS
Medial portion of the dorsal columns of the spinal cord that are composed of ascending fibres that terminate in the…
GRAEFENBERG SPOT (G-SPOT)
Area on the anterior wall of the vagina, about 4 cm (1-2 in.) into the vagina. Some women experience pleasure…
GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
the interface that allows the user to operate a computer system using visual devices such as windows, icons and pull-down…
GRISI SIKNIS
Culture-bound syndrome found in Nicaragua characterised by headache, anxiety, anger and the sudden onset of an episode of hyperactivity and…
GROUP COUNSELING
method used to support and guide people with similar problems or issues such as school students seeking advice about suitable…
GROUP JUSTIFICATION
These are reasons, accounts and explanations that are offered by a group to defend its actions and interests and to…
GUARDIAN AD LITEM
Person appointed by the court to represent in a lawsuit someone who is unable either by age or by mental…
GUILT CULTURE
term applied to the trend or organising principle in a society that is characterised by the use of guilt in…