GALACTOSEMIA
an autosomal recessive disease where the body cannot metabolise galactose sugars. It results in cataracts, jaundice, lethargy and hypnotic behaviour.…
GAMMA ALCOHOLISM
The 3rd stage of alcoholism featuring an increased tolerance, adaption and loss of control. If drinking stops severe withdrawal symptoms…
GAP DETECTION
Used to describe the detection of a temporal interruption in a quasi-continuous sound. In people with normal hearing in laboratory…
GENDER IDEN
used to classify gender related disorders that are different to gender identity disorder such as cross dressing behaviour, preoccupation with…
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
the study of the basic principles, problems and methods that underlie the science of psychology. Includes human development, emotions, motivation,…
GENERATION
1. Act of reproduction. 2. Offspring that are at the same stage of descent from a common ancestor. 3. Average…
GENETIC ERROR
Error in a single gene due to mutation or an inability to give proper instructions to make cells. Hereditary but…
GENICULATE BODY, GENITAL
a term that relates to the sex organs. The external genital organs are the penis and scrotum for men and…
GENITOFEMORAL NERVE
This nerve divides into femoral and genital branches. Men-genital branch innervates cremaster muscle and scrotum skin. Female- accompanies a ligament…
GERMAN MEASLES
a disease that is caused by the rubella virus, less contagious than measles but dangerous to pregnant women. Problems include…
GESTALT PSYCHOLOGY
The psychological approach that focuses on the dynamic organization of experience into patterns or configurations. Proposed as a revolt against…
GIBSON, ELEANOR JACK
US psychologist, 1910-2002. best known for her research on the visual cliff which shows depth perception in infants. It is…
GLASS CEILING
the name for the invisible barrier that prevents able and ambitious women from rising to positions of authority in many…
GLOBUS PALLIDUS
The name of one of the basal ganglia. It is the main output region of the basal ganglia. Its output…
GLUCOSIDES
These produce a soapy lather that also includes ziziphin, gurmarin and hodulcin.
GOAL DIFFICULTY
the term that is used to describe the degree of ability, effort and time commitment needed to achieve a certain…