MAD HATTER'S SYNDROME, MADNESS
an historic name for insanity or mental illness which is no longer used.
MAGNOCELLULAR SYSTEM
Allows a rapid perception of movement, form and can change the brightness perceived. It is part of a human overall…
MAL DE OJO
Primarily observed in Mediterranean regions with symptoms such as- fever, sleep disturbances and gastrointestinal problems.
MALEVOLENT TRANSFORMATION
is the (sometimes classes as paranoid) feeling that an individual is living with others or in a society in which…
MAMMILLARY BODY
found at the base of the brain which is also adjacent to the pituitary stalk consisting of small, spherical nuclei.
MANIFEST ANXIETY
is the theory that anxiety is fuelled by underlying emotional conflict and repressed feelings.
MANUAL ARTS THERAPY
is the use of manual arts such as woodworking and metalworking as rehabilitative activities.
MARFAN'S SYNDROME
is an autosomal dominant disorder which results in a- curvature of the spine, protruding breastbone, loose joints and even the…
MARITAL SKEW
a situation which arises in family situations where one parent assumes behaviour of the other, dominant partner.
MASCULINITY-FEMININITY TEST
is a test which is used to examine the degree of masculinity or femininity a person displays. The first version…
MASS MEDIA
Is an umbrella term used to describe the wide range of media forms available to the public including- television media,…
MASTERY TRAINING
is 'real-life' training which aims to equip individuals with a skill-set which will allow them to exert assertion and constructive…
MATERNAL AGGRESSION
is the process during which a female will protect her offspring in the case another threatens their safety by means…
MAXIMUM-SECURITY UNIT
is a section or sealed off unit within a mental institution which is reserved for patients thought likely to self…
MCTATHETIC
denotes the theory that a change in the magnitude of a stimulus can change the body's reaction to that stimulus.…
MECHANICAL APTITUDE
is the ability or level of understanding an individual holds when working or using mechanical machinery.
MEDIAL FOREBRAIN BUNDLE
is a group of nerve fibres which pass from the midline of the human forebrain to the hypothalamus and are…
MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER
is usually a licensed trained professional individual, working for a health institution with the responsibility for looking after the well-being…