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GASTRIN

the name of the hormone that is synthesised in the G cells of a stomach wall and regulates the release

GCNETIC DETERMINISM

A doctrine that human and non-human animal behaviour and mental activity are controlled by then genetic constitution of the individual

GENDER DIFFERENCES

the term applied to the typical differences between men and women that is often specific to a particular culture where

GENE KNOCKOUT

deliberate inactivation of a gene to better understand its function. Uses genetic engineering where scientists will replace a normal gene

GENERAL LINEAR MODEL

large class of statistical techniques including regression analysis, analysis of variance and correlational analysis that describe the relationship between a

GENERALIZED MATCHING LAW

Behavioural studies. Formula in the form of a power function describing choice between 2 alternatives in terms of a ratio

GENETIC COUNSELING

the interactive method of educating people about any genetic risks, benefits, limitations of genetic testing, risk of reproduction and options

GENETICISM

the name of the concept that a person's behaviour is inborn, as in Sigmund Freud's theory of instincts and psychosexual

GENITAL ZONES

the term that is used to describe the external reproductive organs and adjacent areas that are capable of producing genital

GEODON

the trade name for ziprasidone.

GERM CELL

then name of any of the cells in the gonads that give rise to the gametes by a process involving

GESTALT

the entire perceptual configuration made up of elements that are integrated and interactive as to confer properties on the entire

GHOST IMAGE

an apparition usually only seen by one person at a time of a body like form. They are often seen

GLAND

the name that describes the organ that secretes a substance needed for some bodily function or for discharge from the

GLOBAL MEMORY MODEL

a mathematical model showing structure and organisation of memory to explain data from a range of experimental tasks and manipulations.

GLOVE ANESTHESIA

the name of a sensory conversion symptom where there is a loss of sensitivity in the hand and forearm. The

GLUTETHIMIDE

One of the sedatives that is not a barbiturate introduced in the early 1950s. Structurally similar to and pharmacologically interchangeable

GOAL-DIRECTED BEHAVIOR

Behavior oriented toward attaining a particular goal. Identified by observing that the animal or person ceases search behaviour and engages

GONAD

then name that is given to either of the primary male and female sex organs, the testis or the ovary.

GOOD OBJECT

an early object representation derived from splitting an object into parts with positive and negative qualities. Forms the core of