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MPS 1

an abbreviation for mucopolysaccharidosis.

MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION

is a typically modern concept around teaching children at a young age which encourages social diversity, equality in education, social…

MULTIMODAL THERAPY (MMT)

is a form of psychotherapy which allows therapists to assess the patients- significant behaviours, sensations, affective responses, imagery, cognitions, interpersonal…

MULTIPLE MARITAL THERAPY

is a process of marital therapy where each partner of the couple is treated and seen separately to the other…

MULTIPLE-ROLE PLAYING

is one of the many techniques to improve a managements development and efficiency in the work place by: breaking up…

MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS

defines a model of analysis which simultaneously looks at multiple variables.

MUSCLE FIBER

is a microscopic strand which forms part of a muscle tissue which in term forms part of the machine which…

MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE

found in the multipli-intelligences theory is the intelligence which is involved in the processes of writing, playing, listening and understanding…

MUTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS

are groups which exist across the globe consisting of members with a shared problem or affliction which meet to offer…

MYESTHESIA

is the conscious awareness of the sensat-ion felt during muscle contractions and the consequent movement of limbs.

MYSTIC UNION

otherwise known as the cosmic identification and oceanic feeling, the mystic union is a feeling of spiritual identification with nature,…

MACHIAVELLI

(1469-1527), Italian political theorist]

MACROPSIA

otherwise known as megalopsia is a visual phenomena which makes object images appear larger than they really are.

MAGIC

involve rituals, incantations and spells recited by individuals attempting to manipulate natural or supernatural forces. Magic was important in most…

MAINSTREAMING

the theory that by placing children with either (sometimes both) physical and cognitive conditions which impair their ability to learn…

MALAPROPISM

Is an error in the linguistic sense whereby a word is substituted for a word which sounds remarkably similar to…

MALINGERING

The process of purposefully feigning a mental illness in order to avoid a harsh punishment during a trial for example…

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT

is the improvement of those in executive or managerial positions within companies or groups evaluating their performance and then improving…

MANIPULANDUM

An object or item which has been specifically designed to be manipulated during an experiment.

MANUALISM

is a process of instructing those with a severe hearing impairment relying on hand gestures and sign language.