MOTIVATION
is an umbrella term which can be used to describe a wide number of terms or ideals. One such is…
MOTOR LEARNING
is the process of internalizing new information which allows the complete mastery and control, otherwise perfecting ones motor skills and…
MOTOR SPEECH DISORDER
describes any of the conditions which result from a lack of strength or coordination of the muscles involved in speaking…
MOVEMENT ILLUSION
is used to describe the illusion of movement when infact the object is stationary.
MULLERIAN MIMICRY
first proposed by Johann Friedrich Theodor Muller (1822 - 1897) it the effect where two potentially harmful species have a…
MULTIFACTORIAL MODEL
describes, in terms of inheritance, genetics and environmental factors constitute a single continuous variable, which can cause a trait to…
MULTIPLE CAUSATION
is the philosophical position which explains that a single cause is unlikely to be the result of a single cause,…
MULTIPLE ROLES IN PERSUASION
is the theory that different variables, are able to exert different levels of persuasion in a variety of different situations.
MULTISENSORY METHOD
is an educational technique whereby information is presented through various modalities, such as visually and auditorally.
MUSCAE VOLITANTES
are particles or pieces of dust which are observed floating in front of the eyes.
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY (MD)
is an umbrella term used to describe any of the inherited disorders which result in the degeneration of muscle mass…
MYELINATED FIBER
describes a nerve fibre which has been coated in a myelin sheath, insulating its conduction. These are typically quicker than…
MACULAR DEGENERATION,
another which where age can become a factor due to the decreasing tensile strength of tissues with increasing age. Simply,…
MAGNITUDE ESTIMATION
The subjective judgement of the magnitude of a stimulus by assigning it a numerical value on a scale.
MAJOR TRANQUILIZERS
A historic name for drugs used to treat psychotic conditions, typically having sedative and hypnotic effects on those who ingest…
MALE SEXUAL DISORDER
is an umbrella term used to describe any lack of sexual function in males from premature ejaculation to secondary erectile…