MAIN EFFECT
is the consistent effect of a single factor over other factors in the same experiment.
MAINSTREAMING
the theory that by placing children with either (sometimes both) physical and cognitive conditions which impair their ability to learn…
MAINTAINING CAUSE
a direct influence on an individuals life, typically from either peers or their careers which leads to maladaptive behaviours.
MAINTENANCE FUNCTION
Any of the wide range of process which help to maintain the body's homeostatic state.
MAINTENANCE REHEARSAL
Is the theory that by rehearsing and repeating individual items, they will remain fresh in your short-term memory which will…
MAINTENANCE THERAPY
Is a treatment program which was developed to replace quick-fixes instead opting to support slow progress and gradual improvement as…
MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
A collection of major episodes but the individual will not have experienced a manic episode, mixed episode or hypomanic episode.
MAJOR DEPRESSIVE EPISODE
typically lasts 2 weeks in duration and has the following symptoms- persistent depressed mood, poor or increased appetite of bad…
MAJOR HISTOCOMPATIBILITY COMPLEX (MHC)
is one component (a gene complex) of the immune system which regulates the immune response of the body to foreign…
MAJOR TRANQUILIZERS
A historic name for drugs used to treat psychotic conditions, typically having sedative and hypnotic effects on those who ingest…
MAJORITY INFLUENCE
A type of societal pressure which is exerted by the majority of a social group on the minority which are…
MAJORITY VOTE TECHNIQUE
Is a method used during psychological experiments where participants are told to say numerous answers for a single question or…
MAL DE OJO
Primarily observed in Mediterranean regions with symptoms such as- fever, sleep disturbances and gastrointestinal problems.
MAL DE PELEA
Is primarily observed in Puerto Rico which involves a period of intense brooding which is stereotypically followed by sporadic and…
MALADAPTATION
A condition where- biological, psychological, behavioural and/or defence mechanisms are detrimental to the survival and reproduction of a species.
MALADJUSTMENT
Is the common term used to describe an inability to maintain a stable relationship or adjust to changing environments.
MALAPROPISM
Is an error in the linguistic sense whereby a word is substituted for a word which sounds remarkably similar to…
MALCOLM HORIZON
Allows a high-quality ground representation to be displayed across the cockpit of aircraft which better equips aircrews to detect small…