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MALE ORGASMIC DISORDER

in the DSM (Diagnostic Statistical Manual), male orgasmic disorder is classed as the: persistent or recurrent delay in, or absence

MALUM IN SE

Is an argument in law which implies the act itself is evil and therefore punishable.

MANIA

otherwise known as a manic episode refers to a period of extreme psychosis.

MANOPTOSCOPE

is a piece of diagnostic equipment used to measure eye dominance. The eye through which the eye is observed by

MARASMUS

is a condition which results in- apathy, withdrawal from normal routines, emaciation from a lack of protein nutrition and if

MARINOL

a common or trade name for a drug called marinol.

MARSUPIAL

A mammal of an order (Marsupialia) whose members are born incompletely developed and are typically carried until development finishes.

MASOCHISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER

is a condition where individuals consistently obtain gratification from the persistent degradation by humiliations, self-sacrifice and walling in misery .

MASTERY LEARNING 1

the process of obtaining knowledge or developing an individuals understanding of one specific area of science or theology for example

MATE SELECTION

is the process of choosing an appropriate partner for reproduction within a population. Where the male to female ratio dictates,

MATHEMATICS DISORDER

in the DSM, mathematics disorders are learning disorders where the mathematical ability of the individual is far below that expected

MATURITY RATING

is the subjective rating of ones maturity level when compared to their peer group.

M-CELLS

are large neurons which can be found between the two most ventral layers of the lateral geniculate nucleus. Otherwise known

MEASUREMENT ERROR

is any difference between the observed value and the real or true value which leads to the skewing of results

MEDIA RICHNESS

is the relative intensity and the complexity of an communication channel between two people or two mediums. For example, a

MEDIATE EXPERIENCE

is the conscious interpretation and usually entirely conscious awareness of events occurring externally to the current environment of interest and

MEDICAL MODEL

is a term in psychology which is the view that abnormal behaviour is the result of physical problems and should

MEGA-

is a synonym for very large or great.

MELIORISTIC

the tendency to improve or have the interest in making things better.

MEMORY SPAN

is the number of items which can be recalled immediately after one observation or presentation of them. In terms of