GONADOTROPIN
Name of several hormones that stimulate functions of the gonads. They include follicle stimulating hormone and luteinising hormone that is…
GOODNESS OF CONFIGURATION
the quality of a shape or a form with high levels of simplicity, symmetry, regularity and continuity. A mind can…
GRANULE CELL
the name for the type of small, grainlike nerve cell found in certain layers of the cerebral cortex and cerebellar…
GREGARIOUSNESS
the tendency for people to associate with others in groups, organisations and activities so they can enjoy social life for…
GROUP ABILITIES
the name that is applied to the abilities, such as verbal-comprehension abilities, spatial abilities and memory abilities that are sources…
GROUP FALLACY
1. Assumption that a group will possess qualities not understood by analysing qualities of each member. 2. Assumption that a…
GROUP PRESSURE
This term applies to any direct or indirect social pressure that is exerted by a group on its individual members…
GROUP TEST
the term that is applied to the test administered to several individuals simultaneously. Compare individual test.
GUIDED PERFORMANCE
Process where a learner is assisted by being given information or guidance in order to minimize errors. An example is…
GUSTATORY NEURON TYPES
These are the categories that taste neurons are grouped into according to sensitivity to taste. 40% to sweet, 35% to…
GYRATOR TREATMENT
Alternative psychiatric treatment of the 18th and 19th centuries for people with torpid and melancholic conditions that was attributed to…
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…