MATCHING PATIENTS
can include variables such as- race, ethnicity and experience levels. The theory of matching patients aims to prescribe certain medications…
MATHEMATICAL PSYCHOLOGY
is a branch of the main study of Psychology which aims to develop mathematical models to predict the outcomes of…
MATURATION-DEGENERATION HYPOTHESIS
the theory that the level of development can be plotted as a bell curve which peaks in the early years…
MCCARTHY SCREENING TEST (MST)
is a test used to examine the ability of a young child's ability to cope and internalize data or information…
MEASURE OF ASSOCIATION
describes any of the various indices of the degrees with which multiple variables are related.
MEDIAN TEST
a statistical test which examines the equality of the median values in two or more samples.
MEDICAL FAMILY THERAPY
attempts to combine the doctrines of psychotherapy and biopsychosocial systems in the context of a family situation to help other…
MEEHL, PAUL EVERETT
was a U.S. psychologist who received his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in Psychology, after graduating with his doctorate…
MENINGOCELE
is a congenital protrusion of the meninges which cover the brain and spinal cord which results in an opening in…
MENTAL ABILITIES
describes the abilities of- spatial visualization, perceptual speed, number facility, verbal comprehension, word fluency, memory, inductive reasoning as measured by…
MENTAL EXAMINATION
is an examination normally forming just part of the medical examination procedure which helps rule out any pathological issues.
MENTAL INSTITUTION
an institution which expressly treats and deals with the cases of patients who displays signs of mental distress or pathology…
MENTAL SET
is a mental state of general preparedness during which you are primed or ready to respond to a specific situation.
MERCURY SWITCH
is a mechanical switch which allows the swapping between two potential circuits by using the element mercury as the conductatory…
MESENCEPHALIC TEGMENTUM
is a region of the dorsal midbrain with vital neural connections between the cerebrum, spinal cord, thalamus and the subthalamus.
MESSAGE FACTORS
are characteristics and features (such as persuasive language) which will affect the degree of success and effectiveness a message has…