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GENETIC PREDISPOSITION

the term describing the tendency for a physical or mental condition or disorder to be able to be inherited by

GENITAL INTERCOURSE

the term that is used to describe the sexual intercourse involving insertion of the penis into the vagina, as opposed

GENOTYPE

1. Full set of genes of an individual organism. The human includes about 30,000 genes. 2. The combination of alleles

GERIATRIC PSYCHOTHERAPY

the use of therapy to treat the mental disorders of older adults. Geriatric psycho

GEROPHILIA

the term that is used to describe the sexual attraction of a person to much older partners. Also called gerontophilia.

GESTATIONAL AGE

the term used for the age of a foetus that is calculated from the date of conception. Also called fetal

GINDLER METHOD

the name of a series of breathing exercises, gentle touch and posturing that are intended to foster a person's personal

GLITTERING GENERALITIES

These are the vague and catchy slogans and phrases used in political and propaganda campaigns to evoke a favourable reaction.

GLOSSODYNIA

the term describing the feeling of pain in the tongue or the tongue and buccal mucous membranes with no visible

GLUTAMATE

The salt or ester of amino acid glutamic acid serving as the predominant excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. Glutamate plays

GOAL RESPONSE

1. Hull's mathematical deduction theory of learning. Unconditioned response to a goal stimulus. 2. Final response in a behaviour chain

GOLGI APPARATUS

the irregular network of membranes and vesicles within a cell that is responsible for modifying, sorting and packaging proteins produced

GOOD CONTINUATION

the term that is used to describe the principle of perception where the perceived line tends to maintain its direction.

GRAAFIAN FOLLICLE

a small pouch like cavity in an ovary where the ovum develops. The follicle will rupture and release an ovum

GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATIONS (GRE)

a collection of aptitude tests used in the graduate school admissions process to make decisions regarding applicants. A general test

GRAPHEME

The minimal meaningful unit in the writing system of language. It is usually a letter or fixed combination of letters

GRAY COMMISSURE

Bundle of nerve fibres that surrounds the central canal of the spinal cord and connects the anterior and dorsal horns

GRIEVANCE

1. Feeling of resentment from being unjustly treated. 2. Industrial and organisational psychology. Complaint of an employee that is in

GROUP BOUNDARY

Implicit and explicit standards setting limits on aspects of the group including who can join, expected duties of members and

GROUP IDENTIFICATION

1. Process of identifying with a group that a person imitates its features and objectives. Enhances group pride but reduces