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- George Kelly (1905 - 1967) : George Kelly emphasized that it is always possible to construe one's self and the world in a variety of ways. For Kelly, psychological problems are essentially perceptual problems.

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Deutsch: Gerontopsychologie / Español: Psicología Geriátrica / Português: Psicologia Geriátrica / Français: Psychologie Gériatrique / Italiano: Psicologia Geriatrica

In the psychology context, geriatric psychology, also known as geropsychology, is a branch of psychology that focuses on the mental health, psychological well-being, and quality of life of older adults. This field addresses the unique challenges, needs, and opportunities associated with aging, including cognitive changes, emotional and behavioral health, adaptation to physical health conditions, and life transitions such as retirement and bereavement.

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Geriatrician refers to a medical doctor who is certified in the care of older people.

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Geriatrics refers to a medical specialty focusing on treatment of health problems of the elderly.

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Germ disc is defined as small cluster of cells near the center of the zygote that will eventually develop into a baby.

Germinal stage refers to the period of development between conception and the implantation of the embryo.

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Germline gene therapy is defined as a procedure, not yet perfected or approved for use with humans, in which harmful genes would be repaired or replaced with healthy ones, thereby permanently correctly a genetic defect.

Gerontologist refers to people who study the process of aging and of the problems of aged people.

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