Glossary G

GSR is the abbreviations of Galvanic skin response, a change in the electrical resistance (or inversely, the conductance) of the skin, due to sweating.

- GTO (Golgi tendon organ) : GTO or Golgi tendon organ is deifned as a proprioceptor found in the tendon close to the muscle tendon junction which is sensitive to both muscle tension and active contraction. GTO is a receptor that responds to the contraction of a muscle

Guaifenesin refers to a n over-the-counter expectorant

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Guardian ad litem refers to a person appointed by the court to represent or make decisions for a person, such as a minor or an incapacitated adult, who is legally incapable of doing so in a civil legal proceeding.

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Deutsch: Anleitung / Español: Orientación / Português: Orientação / Français: Orientation / Italiano: Guida /

Guidance a term which involves direction, demonstration, supervision, and influence.

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Guidance clinics refer to clinics devoted to the evaluation and treatment of children's intellectual and behavioral difficulties.

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Guided Imagery refers to the relaxation and stress-reduction technique which uses positive thoughts and images to relieve pain, slow the heart rate, and stimulate the body's healing responses.

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Guided mastery techniques refer to interventions designed to increase health -promoting behaviors by providing explicit information about how to engage in these behaviors as well as opportunities to engage in these behaviors in increasingly challenging situations