Glossary G

Glossary G

Gene pool is defined as the genetic information contained in the genes of the population or culture that provides the ancestry for an individual.

Gene therapy refers to an experimental approach involving the intentional alteration of genetic makeup to affect a phenotypic change.

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.

Gene-knockout approach refers to the use of biochemical methods to direct a mutation to a particular gene that is important for certain types of cells, transmitters, or receptors

Deutsch: Allgemeine Anpassung / Español: Adaptación General / Português: Adaptação Geral / Français: Adaptation Générale / Italian: Adattamento Generale

General Adaptation in psychology refers to the process by which an organism responds to stressors through a predictable series of physiological stages. This concept, introduced by Hans Selye, is central to understanding how stress impacts the body and mind.

- General adaptation syndrome (GAS) : general adaptation syndrome (GAS) refers to the body's generalized attempt to defend itself against stress; consists of alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion.

- General aggression model (GAM) : General aggression model (GAM) refers to a broad theory that conceptualizes aggression as the result of a chain of psychological processes, which include situational events, aggressive thoughts and feelings, and interpretations of the situation

General anesthesia is defined as the reduction of pain by rendering the subject unconscious. It is the process of eliminating pain by putting the person to sleep.