G's in Glossary Flashcards
gate-control theory
the theory that the spinal cord contains a neurological “gate” that blocks pain signals or allows them to pass on to the brain. The “gate” is opened by the activity of pain signals traveling up small nerve fibers and is closed by activity in larger fibers or by info coming from the brain
gender
the biologically and socially influenced characteristics by which people define male and female
gender identity
our sense of being male or female
gender role
a set of expected behaviors for males or for females
gender-typing
the acquisition of a traditional masculine or feminine role
general intelligence (g)
a general intelligence factor that, according to Spearman and others, underlies specific mental abilities and is therefore measured by every task on an intelligence test
generalization
the tendency for stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus to elicit similar responses.
generalized anxiety disorder
an anxiety disorder in which a person is continually tense, apprehensive, and in a state a autonomic nervous system arousal.
genes
the biochemical units of heredity tat make up the chromosomes; a segment of DNA capable of synthesizing a protein
genome
the complete instructions for making an organism, consisting of all the genetic material in that organism’s chromosomes
gestalt
an organized whole. gestalt psychologists emphasized our tendency to integrate pieces of info into meaningful wholes
glial cells (glia)
cells in the nervous system that support, nourish, and protect neurons; they may also play a role in learning and thinking
glucose
the form of sugar that circulates in the blood and provides the major source of energy from body tissues. When its level is low, we feel hunger
grammar
a system of rules that enables us to communicate with and understand others
GRIT
a strategy designed to decrease international tensions
