Glossary G
Glossary G
Deutsch: G-Aktin / Español: G-actina / Português: G-actina / Français: G-actine / Italiano: G-actina
G-actin (Globular actin) is a monomeric form of actin, a protein that plays a crucial role in cell structure and motility. While it is predominantly discussed in the context of cellular biology, its significance in psychology emerges from its influence on the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive functions and behaviors. Understanding G-actin is essential in exploring the cellular and molecular bases of psychological processes.
Deutsch: Gräfenberg-Zone (G-Punkt) / Español: Punto G / Português: Ponto G / Français: Point G / Italiano: Punto G
The G-spot also called Gräfenberg spot refers to a controversial structure that is said to lie on the anterior (front) wall of the vagina and is reputed to be a seat of sexual pleasure when stimulated.
GABA is short for Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid which is the most abundant inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.
The GAF is the abbreviations of Global Assessment of Functioning which refers to the score provided on Axis V that serves as an index of the person's overall level of functioning.
Gain refers to the amount of correction that a control system is capable of achieving.
Gain-loss effect refers to the finding that we like people the most if we feel we have gained in their estimation of us (i.e., if they initially disliked us but now like us) and that we dislike people the most if we feel we have lost their favor (i.e., if they initially liked us but now dislike us).