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MULTIPLE-RESOURCE MODEL

is one of the many theories of attention which implies there are many pools of resources per individual and that

MULTITRAIT-MULTIMCTHOD MATRIX

Supports the systematic collection of information regarding convergent validity and discriminant validity within a single study by using an integrated

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

MYRIACHIT

is a culture-bound syndrome which is observed in Siberian populations where a patient will suffer from indiscriminately uncontrolled imitations of

MACH] MACH-DVORAK STEREOILLUSION

is a visual phenomena where you mistake depth in the movement of an object image in your field of view

MACROGLOSSIA

normally affects speech due to the growth of an abnormally large tongue.

MAE 1

is an abbreviation used for multilingual aphasia examination.

MAIN EFFECT

is the consistent effect of a single factor over other factors in the same experiment.

MALADJUSTMENT

Is the common term used to describe an inability to maintain a stable relationship or adjust to changing environments.

MALICE AFORETHOUGHT

Can describe the process of calculation and premeditation before a crime, required before a conviction of first-degree murder in the

MANAGED CARE

is a system of providing healthcare to an individual whilst taking into account the expenses of the delivery of that

MANIFEST VARIABLE

is a variable which is directly observed and the data associated with the variable recorded.

MANUAL METHOD, MANUALIZED THERAPY

is a method used during experiments which maintains rigid conditions and settings in the study to ensure consistency across the

MARGINAL FREQUENCY

can be quantified by totalling either a row or column in a data matrix.

MARKET RESEARCH

Is research undertaken by focus groups or market intelligence corporations to obtain vital information about how the public perceived and

MASKING

is the deliberate and purposeful hiding, muting, silencing or removal of a stimulus from the target so they may no

MASS PSYCHOLOGY

Is the collective term used to describe the range of psychological and emotional processes which occur throughout a population of