GENETIC MARKER
the name of a gene or a segment of DNA that has an identifiable location on the chromosome and inheritance…
GENITAL EROTICISM
the term that is used to describe the arousal of sexual excitement by stimulation of the genital organs.
GERIATRIC DISORDER
the chronic physical or mental disease or disorder that occurs commonly, but not exclusively, among older people. Examples of geriatric…
GEROMORPHISM
the term that is used to describe the condition of a person who appears older than their actual chronological age.
GLOMERULUS
1. The small tuft or cluster where olfactory nerve fibres terminate in the olfactory bulb. 2. Tuft or cluster of…
GLUCURONIDATION
Name of the metabolic process where drugs and other substances are combined with glucuronic acid to form more water soluble…
GOAL OBJECT
the name applied to what a person is seeking to attain and in particular, the final and ultimate goal that…
GOLDENSEAL
Indigenous to Eastern USA, long history as a folk remedy, controls uterine bleeding, used as a poultice and antibacterial agent.…
GOVERNMENT AND BINDING THEORY
The enhanced version of generative grammar involving multiple levels of abstraction that seeks to explain the relation between universals and…
GRADIENT OF TEXTURE
the term that applies to the progressively finer appearance of textures and surface grains of objects as the viewer moves…
GRAPH THEORY
the study of visual representations called graphs in order to describe relationships, dynamics and structures. Applied to psychology for balance…
GRAVIRECEPTOR (GRAVICEPTOR)
The various specialised nerve endings and receptors located in the inner ear, joints, muscles and tendons that provide the brain…
GRIEF COUNSELING
the advice, information and psychological support to help individuals whose ability to function has been impaired by someone's death, particularly…
GROUP ATTRIBUTION ERROR
Tendency for perceivers to assume that a specific group member's personal characteristics and preferences, including beliefs, attitudes and decisions are…
GROUP HARMONY
This describes the extent to which group interactions among members are friendly, congruous and free from any conflicts.