Glossary G

Glossary G

Generalized other is defined as the idea that other people tell you who and what you are

Deutsch: Generalisiertes Bestrafungsmittel / Español: Castigador Generalizado / Português: Punidor Generalizado / Français: Punitif Généralisé / Italiano: Punitore Generalizzato /

Generalized punisher is defined as an event that has become punishing because it has in the past been associated with many other punishers. Generalized punisher is a type of secondary reinforcer that has been associated with several other reinforcers.

Generalized reinforcer is defined as a conditioned reinforcer that is associated with many other reinforcers. This kind of reinforcer is effective because the person is usually deprived of at least one of the backup reinforcers.

Generalized seizure refers to a seizure caused by an abnormal rhythm of the entire brain formally known as "grand mal" bilaterally symmetric episodes characterized by a temporary lack of awareness, or what appears on observation to be a complete loss of consciousness.

generalized social phobia refers to a severe form of social phobia in which the subject fears most social situations, is afraid to meet or talk with new people, avoids contact with anyone outside his or her family, and finds it extremely difficult to attend school, participate in recreational activities, or socialize at all.

Generation effects. Please see Cohort effects.

Generativity refers to the capacity to contribute to the quality of life for future generations. A sense of Generativity is attained toward the end of middle adulthood. Generativity moreover, refers to the interest in establishing and guiding the next generation; maintaining productivity in one's life and projects; typically involves reassessing or re-evaluating the meaning and direction of one's life, conserving or considering prospects for continuation or enduring value in one's legacies, and preparation through efforts to put one's affairs in order In Erikson’s theory, Generativity is being productive by helping others in order to ensure the continuation of society by guiding the next generation.

Generativity versus stagnation refers to a conflict of middle adulthood in which self -interest is countered by an interest in guiding the next generation.