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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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MENTAL AGE (MA)

is a numerical value which is calculated by dividing an individuals results of a variety of intelligence tests which give

MENTAL ASTHENIA

describes a loss of mental strength with symptoms including a lack of motivation to complete mentally challenging tasks.

MENTAL ASYMMETRY

such as those seen in syndromes including Williams syndrome which is the result of an imbalance in the relationship of

MENTAL BALANCE

the equal balance and distribution of mental processes.

MENTAL CHEMISTRY

first proposed by British philosopher John Stuart Mill, mental chemistry with respect to ideas was not simply building on ideas

MENTAL CLAUDICATION

is the temporary loss blood to one part of the human brain leading to episodes.

MENTAL COACHING

is a sub-branch of teaching or education which primarily looks at counselling or teaching methods of increasing an individuals cognitive

MENTAL COMBINATION

is one small part (the final sub phase of the sensorimo stage) of Jean Piaget's larger theory of cognitive development

MENTAL DEFECTIVE

an historic name for those with an mental disorder.

MENTAL DEFICIENCY

an historic name for those with an mental disorder.

MENTAL DEVELOPMENT

are the progressive changes and improvements during mental maturation.

MENTAL DIPLOPIA

is the experience of illusions, hallucinations and false memories in contention with experiences that trigger them.

MENTAL DISEASE

an historic name for a mental disorder.

MENTAL DISORDER

is an umbrella a term used to describe any psychological symptoms, abnormal behaviours, impaired functioning or any combination of the

MENTAL EFFORT

is the degree of mental effort and work needed to complete a given task.

MENTAL EXAMINATION

is an examination normally forming just part of the medical examination procedure which helps rule out any pathological issues.

MENTAL FUNCTION

is an umbrella term for any of the cognitive processes such as thinking.

MENTAL GROWTH

the idea that an individual's mental abilities improve with age.

MENTAL HANDICAP

results in an inability to function appropriately and completely without any assistance due to a mental condition.

MENTAL HEALING

is process of attempting to heal a mental disorder by using therapies such as visualization and suggestion.