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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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MANUAL METHOD, MANUALIZED THERAPY

is a method used during experiments which maintains rigid conditions and settings in the study to ensure consistency across the

MANUAL-CONTROL EFFECTS

is the process of controlling an aircraft or spacecraft entirely under human control opposed to relying on a computer guided

MANUALISM

is a process of instructing those with a severe hearing impairment relying on hand gestures and sign language.

MAOIS

are molecules which binding securely to their complementary receptor site on an enzyme which then permanently inhibits its ability to

MAOIS (MAO INHIBITORS)

an abbreviation for monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

MAPLE-SUGAR URINE DISEASE (MSUD)

is a condition which results in the urine and sweat released by the body having a distinctive maple-syrup smell. MSUD

MAPPING OF GENES

is the systematic creation of an accurate map of an organisms full genomic sequence which can be achieved through a

MAPROTILINE

is an antidepressant which is similar to the tricyclic family of drugs. Similar to tricyclic drugs, maprotiline can cause heart

MAP-TRACING TEST

is a test to examine an individuals ability to comprehend their spatial relations which then allow them to orientate themselves

MARASMUS

is a condition which results in- apathy, withdrawal from normal routines, emaciation from a lack of protein nutrition and if

MARATHON GROUP

is a group of individuals will meet intensely over a short period of time to tackle (usually) a single hypothesis

MARBE'S LAW

states that the speed of an assertion during a word-association test is defined as proportional to the number of people

MARCHE A PETITS PAS

a shuffling action which is associated with conditions such as Parkinson's disease.

MARFAN'S SYNDROME

is an autosomal dominant disorder which results in a- curvature of the spine, protruding breastbone, loose joints and even the

MARGINAL

defines a group which is considered in the minority of the majority ideals or beliefs in a social situation. The

MARGINAL CONSCIOUSNESS

are the thoughts and thought processes which whilst aren't considered entirely subconscious are not thought to be the centre of

MARGINAL FREQUENCY

can be quantified by totalling either a row or column in a data matrix.

MARGINAL GROUP

A usually smaller group within a larger society that has not joined the mainstream party due to a difference of

MARGINAL INDIVIDUALS

People who belong to the marginal group disagreeing with basic principles of the majority larger groups.

MARGINAL INTELLIGENCE

An intelligence level which typically sits between normal and mentally deficient.