GOAL GRADIENT
These are the systematic changes in behavior occurring as the function of spatial or temporal distance from the reinforcer.
GOLDEN RULE
the principle of reciprocity found in ethics and states " do unto others as you would have them do unto…
GONIOMETER (GONEOMETER)
1. an instrument for measuring angles, arc or range of motion of a joint. Also called arthrometer. 2. Instrument for…
GORDON DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (GDS)
an assessment device aiding in diagnosis of attention deficit disorders. Gives information about ability to sustain attention and exert control…
GRADIENT OF EFFECT
In stimulus-response sequence. Response is reinforced if it is close to the reinforced response. Further away it is less reinforced.
GRAVES' DISEASE
disorder featuring the over activity and enlargement of the thyroid gland. Features are goitre, red nodules on legs, weakness in…
GRID ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (GRID OD)
The comprehensive organisational development intervention. Aim is to increase a manager's concern for people and production to improve effectiveness of…
GROUP ACCEPTANCE
Degree to which group members approve of a new, prospective or potential member as reflected in his or her admission…
GROUP FEELING
the desire of the members of a group to associate with each other, to participate in joint activities and to…
GROUP PROBLEM SOLVING
term applied when a social group is used to resolve matters of doubt and uncertainty. Includes identifying problem, obtaining data…
GROUP-ANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY
Group psychotherapy focusing on communication and interaction within the group. The group is used as a therapeutic agent. Also called…
GUIDING FICTION
Personal principle serving as a guideline where a person can understand and evaluate experiences to determine their lifestyle. If you…
GUSTATORY QUALITIES
The range of taste sensations that we are sensitive to. Categorised into basic primary tastes of sweet, salty, sour, umani…
GALANTAMINE
the name of the inhibitor of acetyl cholinesterase and is used in mild case of Alzheimer disease where it slows…
GAMMA MOTION, GAMMA SYNCHRONY
a pattern of electrical activity of the brain that is recorded on an EEC. It is predominant in mental activity…
GARCIA EFFECT
the name of a conditioned taste aversion that is achieved rapidly by a single pairing of illness such as nausea…