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METRAZOL THERAPY

A form of shock therapy introduced by the Hungarian psychiatrist, Ladislaus von Me- duna, in 1935. He had observed that

MEYER, ADOLF (1866-1950)

Meyer, the founder of the holistic approach in psychiatry, was bom in Switzerland and received his medical degree at the

MILIEU

Although the term milieu means environment in general, the emphasis in psychiatry and mental health is on the immediate social

MITCHELL, SILAS WEIR (1829- 1914)

Mitchell, chief proponent of the “rest cure” approach, was a man of many talents, attaining distinction not only as a

MONOTONY

Most research on monotony has been concerned with industrial work, since monotonous tasks frequently lead to lowered output and greater

MOTHERING

In a psychological sense, mothering refers primarily to three aspects of the relationship between mother and child: emotionalwarmth, personal care,

MULTIPLE PERSONALITY

A rare dissociative reaction in which two or more relatively independent personality systems develop in the same individual.Only about a

MULTIPLE THERAPY

Any form of psychotherapy carried out simultaneously by two or more therapists.The term multiple therapy was first used by Rudolf

MUNSELL SYSTEM

A systematic arrangement of colors in terms of hue, saturation, and brightness, used as a reference standard.The system arose from

MUNSTERBERG,HUGO (1863-1916)

Miinsterberg was a versatile student of the human sciences, noted equally for his contributions to philosophy and to applied psychology.

MUSIC AND WORK

Work has been done to the accompaniment of music ever since the first work songs were created, but psychological research

MUSIC TESTS

A number of standardized tests have been developed for measuring musical aptitude and for predicting success or failure in musical

MANIC-DEPRESSIVE REACTION (DEPRESSIVE PHASE)

Depressive reactions frequently occur in persons who have a history of manic episodes, butare even more often the sole expression

MENTAL RETARDATION (PREVENTION, CARE, AND TREATMENT)

Considerable progress has been made in the care and treatment of the mentally retarded in recent years. In the past

MANIC-DEPRESSIVE REACTION (ETIOLOGY)

contributory role in manic-depressive reactions. They do not, however, agree on the relative weight to be assigned to heredity, constitution,

MERCURY POISONING

A toxic disorder produced by inhalation of mercury; classified by the American Psychiatric Association under brain syndromes resulting from drug

MANIC-DEPRESSIVE REACTION (GENERAL)

A group of affective psychotic reactions characterized by a predominant mood of elation or depression, accompanied by related disturbances of

MESMER, FRANZ ANTON (1734- 1815)

Mesmer, the controversial precursor of hypnotherapy, was born in Austria, studied philosophy at a Jesuit university in Bavaria, and medicine

MANIC-DEPRESSIVE REACTION (THERAPY AND PROGNOSIS)

Thefirst aim in the treatment of manic reactions is to control hyperactivity, and this can often be accomplished through theuse

METABOLIC DISORDERS

Many psychiatric conditions result from disturbances in the chemical processes of the body—that is, disturbances of metabolism. Disorders of this