Neurology

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LOUDNESS SUMMATION

is the representation of each individual part of an overall sound displayed to indicate their portion of the final loudness

MANAGERIAL PSYCHOLOGY

is the application of an understanding of behavioural psychology in human beings to executive and managerial positions to help support

MASS REFLEX 1

is usually a reflex action which occurs on a subconscious level in the human body as a result of a

MATING BEHAVIOR

otherwise known as animal courtship, mate selection, coiulatorv behaviour which typically arises during the processes of reproduction. Different species can

MEDICAL AUDIT

is the systematic and usually thorough evaluation of the entire diagnostic, treatment processes and the caring general process of an

MENTAL ABILITIES

describes the abilities of- spatial visualization, perceptual speed, number facility, verbal comprehension, word fluency, memory, inductive reasoning as measured by

MENTAL REPRESENTATION

is an entirely hypothetical being or entity which, philosophers believe stand for- perception, thought, memory and other mental processes during

METALINGUISTIC AWARENESS

is the conscious understanding and awareness of the full formal properties of a language such as English or French, including

MIDBRAIN

is a small part of the neural tissue which is found between the forebrain and hindbrain. Otherwise known as the

MINORITY INFLUENCE

is the theory that societal pressure can be exerted by a small group but positively affect the majority group despite

MODERATE DEPRESSION

a depressive episode where the number of symptoms exceed that of mild depression but less than the number required to

MOON ILLUSION

is the tendency for the size and shape of the moon to change when compared to viewing it on the

MOTOR BEHAVIOR

is an umbrella term for all human movement which includes motor control, motor development and motor learning.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM

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

MUTUAL ACCOMMODATION

is a relationship which exists between two or more individuals, such as those sharing a house where they must change

NATURAL GROUP

describes any group which is formed through natural social processes which are typical of the society in which the group

NEGATIVE OEDIPUS COMPLEX

In the context of psychoanalytic theory, the negative Oedipus complex is the inverse of the Oedipus complex in which young

NEURAL INDUCTION

describes the influence of a single neuron or collection of neurons exerted on the development of other cells.

NEUROTIC ANXIETY

generally has a disturbing effect on an individuals emotions and their behaviours. In the context of psychoanalytic theory, neurotic anxiety

NONDECREMENTAL CONDUCTION

the proliferation of a nerve impulse on an axon wherein the magnitude of the impulse is preserved as it moves