MESOLIMBIC SYSTEM
is a network of neurons sensitive to dopamine in the brain which receives stimuli from the ventral tec, mental area…
METABOLIC DEFECT
an umbrella term to describe any enzymatic deficiency or inability to transport substances efficiently across cell membranes due to external…
METEMPIRICAL
first described by British writer George Henry Lewes (1817 - 1878) who said that metempirical knowledge is not a subject…
METHOD OF DIFFERENCE
one of the first five canons of empirical science, the second canon to be specific which were first proposed by…
METHODOLOGICAL SOLIPSISM
the adoption of solipsism as a philosophical position because the contrary position is simply no longer tenable.
MICHIGAN ALCOHOLISM SCREENING TEST (MAST)
is a 25 question test which aims to evaluate an individuals ability to self-measure the level of their alcohol abuse…
MICROPOLYGYRIA
describes a condition where there are more ridges in portions of the brain than usual.
MIGRATION ADAPTATION
is the adaptation to a new environment or community area which normally involves leaving a familiar setting behind which whilst…
MILITARY HUMAN-MACHINE SYSTEM
describes a human machine which is found in a military environment.
MILLING AROUND
is one of the stages in encountering a new group where an individual will discuss basic trivial topics in order…
MINIMAX STRATEGY
is part of game theory which says that players will attempt to minimize their loss.
MIRROR CELL
is a type of cell in the brains of primarily primates which results in limb or action being exactly copied…
MISCARRIAGE
is the abortion of a fetus before it is capable of surviving outside the female womb.
MITIGATING FACTOR
is a factor or fact, in the context or a crime or convicted defendant which supports an argument for a…
MIXED-MOTIVE GAME
is a method of emulating social interaction via a game whereby players can reach their aims but only by competing…