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N., Sam M.S.

Sam holds a masters in Child Psychology and is an avid supporter of Psychology academics.
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LYME DISEASE

is a multisystem illness caused by the successful bite of an infected deer tick. Symptoms of lyme disease include- fever,

LYMPHOCYTE

is a type of white blood cell in the body, of which there are many different types, all of which

LYMPHOCYTES

or B cells, are a type of lymphocyte involved in the immune response. They are produced in the bone marrow.

LYMPHOCYTES

or T cells are a type of lymphocyte involved in the immune response. They develop in the thymus gland and

LYMPHOKINE

is an umbrella term used to describe a group of proteins secreted by lymphocytes inducing other cells to divide.

LYNCHING

is the act of an individual or group which typically sparks or enticing a larger group to violence usually leading

LYSINE

is an essential amino acid in the human body which acts as a precursor molecule for larger, more complex proteins.

LYSINURIA

is a condition which results the presence of lysine in the urine of a human, typically due to to a

LYSIS

suffix dissolution or breaking down (e.g., paraly

MACH BANDS

is an visual phenomena during which there is a visible contrast produced by two or more adjacent rectangular grey images

MACH CARD

is a piece of card which is used to demonstrate the contrast seen in Mach Bands where two grey rectangular

MACH SCALE

the measure of the degree which individuals will tolerate the active use of manipulation and deceit in pursuit of their

MACH] MACH-DVORAK STEREOILLUSION

is a visual phenomena where you mistake depth in the movement of an object image in your field of view

MACHIAN POSITIVISM

first proposed by Czech-born Austria physicist Ernst Mach, who implied that our experiences define our understanding and knowledge but that

MACHIAVELLI

(1469-1527), Italian political theorist]

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is a characteristic displayed by the determination to achieve their aim or goal by means including deliberate deception.

MACHIAVELLIAN HYPOTHESIS

a hypothesis which explains the development of intelligence was a result (primarily) of the desire for power. First proposed by

MACHIAVELLIANISM

a belief that ends justify means, however ruthless the consequences and how it affects others.

MACHINE CONSCIOUSNESS

achieving a conscious state as a result of computers or robotic intervention.

MACHOVER DRAW-A-PERSON TEST (DAP TEST)

a test which aims to help clinicians identify the individuals personality. The participant is asked to first draw a person