META-ANALYSIS
is a research technique where researchers will collect and collate a wide range of previously conducted research, compare the results…
META-ATTENTION
is the understanding of factors which influence of level of attention an individual gives.
METABOLIC DEFECT
an umbrella term to describe any enzymatic deficiency or inability to transport substances efficiently across cell membranes due to external…
METABOLIC ENCEPHALOPATHY
an extension of encephalopathy directly the result of a metabolic disorder.
METABOLIC RATE
the rate at which an organism uses energy, which is measured in joules or kilojoules over a set period of…
METABOLIC SCREENING
is a medical diagnostic procedure which aims to find any metabolic disorders a patient may have by using routing blood…
METABOLIC-NUTRITIONAL MODEL
is the study of mental disorders with respect to the influence factors such as toxins can have on a population.
METABOLISM
was first proposed by German physiologist Theodor Schwann (1810 - 1882) and is defined as the least number of physical…
METABOLITE
an umbrella term used to describe a substance which is produce by the metabolism of another molecule.
METACHROMATIC LEUKODYSTROPHY
is an autosomal recessive disorder which results in the loss of motor function and the degradation of mental ability, with…
METACOGNITION
is the hypothetical ability to become conscious of ones own cognitive processes and hence have the ability to attempt to…
METACOMMUNICATION
describes the communication entailing the dynamics of the process of communication itself. Talking, about talking.
METACONTRAST
is a form of masking an object which the perception of one object (the target) is altered by the application…
METACRITERION
first proposed by Imre Lakatos (1922 - 1974) who suggested that criterion should be drafted which could then be used…
METAEMOTION
is the understanding and awareness of the attitudes given towards others and ones own emotions. For example, I am ashamed…
METAESTHETIC RANGE
describes the range of sensation under which pain will be interpreted as accidental.
METAEVALUATION
involves the systematic and thorough evaluation of the assessment methodology in terms of- rigor, utility, cost, relevance, scope, importance, credibility,…