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METHOD OF SUCCESSIVE INTERVALS

a method of equally appearing intervals in which intervals are defined verbally or by the use of samples.

METRAZOL SHOCK TREATMENT

is a form of shock therapy whereby patients are injected intravenously with Metrazol. This is a powerful CNS stimulant which,

MICROGRAPHIA

describes a disorder which characteristically has incredibly small (almost impossible to read) writing.

MICROTOME

is a device which cuts incredibly thin slices of a tissue.

MIDPOINT

describes the integer or value halfway between the maximum and minimum values.

MILESTONE

see developmental milestone.

MILLER ANALOGIES TEST (MAT)

is a test which examines an individuals scholastic ability at a graduate school level in the United States. There are

MIND-BODY INTERVENTION

is a therapeutic approach to reducing the symptoms of a condition or disorder which utilizes the power of the mind

MINIMAL CUE

is the smallest stimulus or which will result in a response.

MINORITY GROUP

is a group which typically belongs to a larger group but with usually more conservative or liberal views that the

MIRTAZAPINE

is an antidepressant drug which has a much varied mechanism when compared with other antidepressant drugs. Mirtazapine increases the level

MISORIENTATION EFFECT

describes a difficulty interpreting and object or an object image when it is displayed in an orientation that is different

MIXED RECEPTIVE-EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE DISORDER IN DSM-IV-TR,

in the DSM is defined as: a communication disorder characterized by levels of language comprehension and expressive lan

MOBILITY N 1

in a literal context is the ability to move or be transported from the place of origin to the planned

MODERATE DEPRESSION

a depressive episode where the number of symptoms exceed that of mild depression but less than the number required to

MOGILALIA

describes a difficulty in speaking, otherwise known as molilalia.

MONITORING

is the process of supervising, overseeing individuals completing a task to ensure that it is completed correctly.

MONODRAMA

in the context of psychotherapy, a member of a group will act out a scene by themselves and then be

MONOSYNAPTIC STRETCH REFLEX

involves only a sensory and motor neuron and the synapse which connects them in the spinal cord and results in

MOOD-CONGRUENT PSYCHOTIC FEATURES

defines delusions or hallucinations which are consistent with either depressive and manic moods which typically occur during episodes.