Glossary G
Glossary G
Guided participation refers to adult-child interactions, not only during explicit instruction but also during the more routine activities and communication of everyday life. It is the process and system of involvement of individuals with others as they communicate and engage in shared activities. Likewise, Guided participation is the children’s involvement in structured activities with others who are more skilled, typically producing cognitive growth In contrast with Zone of proximal development Please see also Sociocultural perspective.
Guilty but mentally ill (GBMI) refers to a finding that an offender is guilty of the criminal offense with which they are charged but, because of their prevailing mental condition, they are generally sent to psychiatric hospitals for treatment rather than to prison.