Glossary G

Glossary G

Graphoanalysis refers to the largest group of practitioners of Graphology in the United States and Canada which were trained by an organization known as the International Graphoanalysis Society (IGAS). The group trains annually thousands of persons who seek to learn the principles of Graphology, and become "Graphoanalysts" 2 through home study. Graphoanalysis is defined by IGAS as a scientific system of identifying and assessing the character and personality of an individual through a detailed study of handwriting. It cannot distinguish sex, race, religious affiliation, or sexual preference. This allows the Graphoanalyst to provide a detailed and unbiased assessment.

Graphology is defined as the study of handwriting to reveal the character or personality traits of the writer. It is also called Handwriting analysis, a method of measuring personality by looking at the way in which a person writes.

Grasp reflex is reflexive grasp of an object placed firmly in the hand.

Grasping reflex is a reflex in which infants grasp objects that cause pressure against the palms.

Deutsch: Befriedigung / Español: Gratificación / Português: Gratificação / Français: Gratification / Italiano: Gratificazione /

The term"gratification" refers to the pleasurable satisfaction or fulfillment that individuals experience when their desires, needs, or impulses are met. It is a fundamental concept in psychology that plays a significant role in understanding human behavior, motivation, and well-being. Gratification can be immediate or delayed, and it often involves the pursuit of rewards, pleasures, or goals.

Grating acuity refers to the narrowest spacing of a grooved surface on the skin for which orientation can be accurately judged; a measure of acuity on the skin. (see Two-point threshold)

Deutsch: Dankbarkeitsjournal / Español: Diario de Gratitud / Português: Diário de Gratidão / Français: Journal de Gratitude / Italian: Diario della Gratitudine

Gratitude Journaling in the psychology context refers to the practice of regularly recording things for which one is grateful. This technique is used to foster a positive mindset, improve emotional well-being, and enhance overall mental health.

Grave disability refers to legal criterion for involuntary commitment that is met when a person is so incapacitated by a mental disorder that he or she cannot care for his or her own basic needs, such as for food, clothing, or shelter, and his or her survival is threatened as a result