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MANDATE PHENOMENON

The theory that authority figures will 'over-step' their authority when they believe they have the majority support to do so.

MANNERS

otherwise known as the respectful, polite, and correct conduct. Manners include other socially acceptable ways of behaviours.

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.

MARRIAGE

is a social construct in the form of a formal union of a man and a woman, typically recognized by

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