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MULLER FIBERS

otherwise known as Muller Cells, they are glial cells which traverse and support all layers of the retina in the

MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM

is a group of professionals who work together to complement each others skills to complete a common goal.

MULTIPLC-IMPACT THERAPY

involves working with the family of the patient during intensive treatment.

MULTIPLE REINFORCEMENT SCHEDULE

involves the scheduling of multiple reinforcement events which all utilize a different and unique exteroceptive stimulus.

MULTIPOLAR NEURON

A neuron which has a cell body with one axon but multiple dendrites extending from it.

MURDER

is the killing of another person which was not necessary to save ones own life - almost always against the

MUSCLE-CONTRACTION HEADACHE

typically occurs due to the persistent stretching of neck muscles.

MUSTY

is one of the seven classes of odorants proposed in the stereochemical smell theory.

MYELIN

is the substance which forms an insulatory sheath covering some neurons in the central nervous system consisting primarily of phospholipids

MYOELECTRIC PROTHESIS

is controlled by nerve impulses which are received by an electronic transducer. The impulses received are amplified and converted into

MYTHOMANIA

is the tendency for an individual to pathologically elaborate, exaggerate and tell lies which often involves self-deception as a means

MACHOVER!

U.S. psychologist (1902- 1996)

MACULA, MACULAR DEGENERATION

can happen across a wide age range from the very young to the elderly, age is not a discriminatory factor.

MAGNETOENCEPHALOGRAPHY IMEGL

is used as a diagnostic technique which measures the level of magnetic signals as a result of electrical activity in

MAJOR DEPRESSIVE EPISODE

typically lasts 2 weeks in duration and has the following symptoms- persistent depressed mood, poor or increased appetite of bad

MALE HOMOSEXUAL PROSTITUTION

is the process of sexual contact between two males, where normally one of the courting pair receiving remuneration for their

MALUM

An umbrella used to describe the degenerative of a joint due to age.

MANDRAKE

is part of the Manilmgoia officinamm plant which has traditional uses as an anaesthetic, aphrodisiac, hallucinogen and a supposed remedy

MANN-WHITNEY U TEST

is a statistical test used in psychology experiments to examine the centrality of all associated ranked data from two independent

MAP-TRACING TEST

is a test to examine an individuals ability to comprehend their spatial relations which then allow them to orientate themselves