Glossary page 3 Flashcards
galvanic skin response
a change in the electrical properties of the skin, often in
response to stress or anxiety, which is measured by recording the electrical
resistance of the skin
gender
refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviours and activities that a
given society considers appropriate for men and women
gender dysphoria
a disorder where the individual is uneasy with having the
physical characteristics of their sex. They usually identify strongly with the
opposite sex and have a desire to live as or become a member of the
opposite sex
generalise
extend the findings of research beyond the sample to the target
population
grounded theory
a qualitative analytic technique that roots theory in the
observations or data gathered
heuristics
rules of thumb
hypothalamus
a part of the brain that controls many basic functions, such as
hunger and thirst, and that may also be involved in the control of bodily
rhythms
imprinting
learning that occurs at a particular age or life stage. The best-known
example is that of young animals imprinting on their parents to learn their
characteristics
indigenous psychology
psychology that studies important and relevant features
to the culture in question
individualistic cultures
cultures where the focus is on independence and the
individual, as opposed to the group. Compare this to collectivist cultures
induction
the scientific process of drawing conclusions and constructing
theories from observations
inductive
using induction, so the inductive process is the process of
constructing theories and conclusions from observed data
inferential test
a statistical test that psychologists use so that they will be able
to make inferences about the population from which their sample was
drawn
initiation
the process whereby people start to become addicted
insomnia
an inability to sleep, get to sleep or stay asleep; can be defined as
problems with sleep patterns, in particular with getting to sleep, staying
asleep or waking up too early
