MINIMAL GROUP
first used in a practical sense by Polish-born British social psychologist Henri Tajfel (1919 - 1982) in his paradigm, the…
MINORITY INFLUENCE
is the theory that societal pressure can be exerted by a small group but positively affect the majority group despite…
MISSING-PARTS TEST
is a test which examines an individuals intelligence by asking them to point out the feature or part of a…
MIXED REINFORCEMENT SCHEDULE
is where there are two or more schedules where the same stimulus is used in compound reinforcement.
MOCLOBEMIDE
is an antidepressant drug which is not yet approved for general use in the U.S. due to on-going tests. Chemically…
MODERATE MENTAL RETARDATION
is a diagnostic classification where the patient is tested using a standardized intelligence test with a resulting IQ between the…
MOLAR ANALYSIS
considers overall relationships between the measurements themselves, such as the average response rates to rates of reinforcement extended overa a…
MOOD-DEPENDENT MEMORY
is a theory which suggests the rate at which a memory can be retrieved is dependent on the mood the…
MORAL THERAPY
was a type of therapy seen in the 19th century which believed that a person considered insane could be helped…
MORITA THERAPY
was a therapy for Siiinkeishitsu which was initially introduced in Japan in the 20th century by Shoma Morita. There are…
MORSICATIO BUCCARUM
is the habitual biting and sometimes perforating the inside of ones cheek.
MOTHER SURROGATE
is a figure who takes on the role of the mother in a relationship with an individual despite the fact…
MOTIVATIONAL ENHANCEMENT THERAPY
was initially applied to cases of substance abuse but has recently been generalised to other problem behaviours. It matches a…
MOTOR COORDINATION
is the cooperative action between both involuntary and voluntary motions to complete complex activities.
MOTOR MILESTONES
are classed as significant achievements in terms of motor development which typically occur more during the development of a young…
MOTOR TENSION
has been linked to anxiety disorder where the individuals muscles will be in a state of tension due to restlessness.