MANDATE PHENOMENON
The theory that authority figures will 'over-step' their authority when they believe they have the majority support to do so.
MAPPING OF GENES
is the systematic creation of an accurate map of an organisms full genomic sequence which can be achieved through a…
MARGINALIZATION
the process through which the marginal groups and their members are identified as not being apart of the main group.
MASLOW'S THEORY OF HUMAN MOTIVATION
follows on from Maslow's Motivational Hierarchy implying that the higher needs of self-actualization and the need for knowing are emphasized…
MASS-TO-SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT
is the development and perceived progress in fetal developments from random joint movements to coordinated joint movements.
MATCHING LAW
states that proportion of responses to an allocated to an alternative will match the proportion of reinforcement obtains from that…
MATHEMATICAL MODEL
the representation of mathematical theories and functions through formulas and equations.
MATURATIONAL LAG
is the delay or slowness of the development of some aspects of the body's neural system.
MCCARTHY SCALES OF CHILDREN'S ABILITIES
is an instrument which is used to measure the cognitive and motor abilities of children between the ages of 2…
MEANS-ENDS ANALYSIS
is a method used in artificial intelligence which involves setting up smaller sub-goals which complement the end aim or goal…