Glossary G

Global image features refers to an information that may enable observers to rapidly perceive the gist of a scene. Features associated with specific types of scenes include degree of naturalness, degree of openness, degree of roughness, degree of expansion, and color.

Global objectives refer to very broad statements of intended learning that require years to accomplish.

Global optic flow refers to an information for movement that occurs when all elements in a scene move. The perception of global optic flow indicates that it is the observer that is moving and not the scene.

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Global Positioning System or GPS refers to a satellite system used to locate any position on the map.

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Global sexual dysfunction refers to a sexual dysfunction that occurs in every sexual situation.

Global structure/Macrostructure is defined as the global coherence relationships in discourse.

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Globus hystericus refers to the sensation of having a lump in one’s throat when swallowing.

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Globus pallidus refers to a large subcortical structure, one part of the basal ganglia ; a brain region involved in regulating movement.