MUSCLE CONTRACTION
is the physiological process of shortening muscle fibres found in muscle tissues after stimulating from a motor neuron which regulates…
MUSIC THERAPY
is a method of rehabilitating individuals through using music to enhance an individuals psychological, physical, cognitive and/or social functioning.
MUTUAL MASTURBATION
is achieved when two individuals simultaneously stimulate each others genitals for the express purpose of sexual gratification and enjoyment. Such…
MYELOMENINGOCELE
are sacs which contain the spinal cord and their covering meninges. Myelomen-ingocele protrude from the spine individually with the spina…
MACH SCALE
the measure of the degree which individuals will tolerate the active use of manipulation and deceit in pursuit of their…
MACROERGONOMICS
an analytical approach in ergonomics which takes into consideration a wide range of factors from the physical evidence to environmental…
MADDOX ROD TEST
is a test to examine the balance of the eye muscles in humans. The difference in image perceived when looking…
MAIEUTIC TECHNIQUE
Involves a trained individual asking pertinent questions to the participant to obtain an understanding of their knowledge of the subject…
MALADAPTATION
A condition where- biological, psychological, behavioural and/or defence mechanisms are detrimental to the survival and reproduction of a species.
MANAGED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION (MBHO)
a body of professionals which specialize in the organisation, management, administration and provision of health care benefits of health organizations.
MANIFEST GOAL
is the openly stated goal or aim of a specific piece of research. This goal will be evaluated at the…
MANUAL DOMINANCE
is the tendency for individuals to use and therefore prefer writing with one hand instead of favouring both equally.
MARGINAL CONSCIOUSNESS
are the thoughts and thought processes which whilst aren't considered entirely subconscious are not thought to be the centre of…
MARITAL THERAPY
Is therapy which partners in a marriage undertake when a conflict arises which requires professional mediation.
MASKED HOMOSEXUALITY
is the purposeful search for heterosexual carnal relationships whilst having a subconscious desire for same-sex sexual intercourse. They may be…
MASS POLARIZATION
The process of swinging between two extreme customer attitudes as a result of information delivered by the media, typically seen…
MASTURBATION
is the process of manipulating ones own genital organs, whether a penis or clitoris for the purposes of self-stimulating removing…
MATERNAL BEHAVIOR
is an umbrella term used to describe the caring and loving actions typically associated with caring and raising the young.…