Glossary G
Glossary G
Gender-schema theory refers to the theory that states that children want to learn more about an activity only after first deciding whether it is masculine or feminine. It is the view that one's knowledge of the gender schema in one's society, that is; the behavior patterns that are considered appropriate for men and women guides one's assumption of gender-typed preferences and behavior patterns.
Deutsch: Genexpression / Español: Expresión génica / Português: Expressão gênica / Français: Expression des gènes / Italiano: Espressione genica
Gene expression refers to the process by which information encoded in a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, such as a protein or RNA molecule. In psychology, this concept is increasingly relevant as it bridges the gap between genetic predispositions and observable behaviors, cognitive functions, and mental health outcomes. Understanding gene expression provides insights into how environmental factors, experiences, and biological mechanisms interact to shape human psychology.
Gene pool is defined as the genetic information contained in the genes of the population or culture that provides the ancestry for an individual.
Deutsch: Gen-Umwelt / Español: Gen-ambiente / Português: Gene-ambiente / Français: Gène-environnement / Italiano: Gene-ambiente
Gene-environment interaction refers to the dynamic interplay between an individual's genetic makeup and environmental influences that shape psychological traits, behaviours, and mental health outcomes. This concept helps explain why people respond differently to similar environments based on their genetic predispositions.