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MOTOR TRACT

is a collection of nerve fibres which convey signals from the higher centres of the brain to the spinal cord.

MOWAT SENSOR

is a lightweight, hand-held device which has similar properties to a flashlight. The sensor itself detects objects by measuring the

MULTICOLLINEARITY

simply states that when the predictor, or independent variables are extremely highlight interrelated, it will be difficult to therefore separate

MULTILINGUALISM

describes where more than one language are used within the same community which typically results from geographical, economic or militaristic

MULTIPLE FAMILY THERAPY

is a group therapy where two or more family members will meet with two or more therapists at once.

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.