Glossary G
Glossary G
Gender-schema theory refers to the theory that states that children want to learn more about an activity only after first deciding whether it is masculine or feminine. It is the view that one's knowledge of the gender schema in one's society, that is; the behavior patterns that are considered appropriate for men and women guides one's assumption of gender-typed preferences and behavior patterns.
Gene pool is defined as the genetic information contained in the genes of the population or culture that provides the ancestry for an individual.
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.
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.