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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

MATRICIDE

the murder or killing of an individuals own mother.

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

MEDIATION

in the context of a dispute, mediation can occur between the two parties using a neutral envoy as the debating

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

is usually a licensed trained professional individual, working for a health institution with the responsibility for looking after the well-being