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Modeling

Memory and Learning Social Learning

Definition Modeling, within the context of social learning theory, refers to the process through ...

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Melatonin

Biopsychology Neurotransmission and Neurochemistry

Definition Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain. It plays a key role ...

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Mores

Social Organization Norms and Deviance

Definition Mores are the deeply held customs, behaviors, and beliefs of a society or culture that...

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Mood Disorders

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Classification and Diagnosis

Definition Mood disorders are a category of mental health conditions that involve persistent and ...

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Mood

Emotion and Motivation Emotion

Definition Mood, in psychology, refers to a relatively enduring emotional state that influences h...

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Monotheism

Culture Values and Beliefs

Definition Monotheism is the belief in the existence of one supreme being or deity who is conside...

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Mnemonics

Memory and Learning Recall

Definition Mnemonics are techniques or tools used to aid memory by associating difficult-to-remem...

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Misinformation Effect

Memory and Learning Recall

Definition The misinformation effect refers to a phenomenon in human memory where exposure to inc...

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Mirror Neurons

Biopsychology Neurotransmission and Neurochemistry

Definition Mirror neurons are specialized brain cells that activate both when an individual perfo...

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Memory Reconstruction

Memory and Learning Recall

Definition Memory reconstruction refers to the process by which humans reconstruct their memories...

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Memory Construction

Memory and Learning Memory

Definition Memory construction refers to the process by which humans organize and interpret past ...

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Memory Consolidation

Memory and Learning Memory

Definition Memory consolidation is the process by which newly acquired information or skills are ...

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Medulla Oblongata

Biopsychology Neuroanatomy

Definition The medulla oblongata, often referred to simply as the medulla, is a part of the brain...

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Mednick, Sarnoff Theory of Deviance

Social Organization Norms and Deviance

Definition Sarnoff Mednick's theory of deviance suggests that some individuals are biologically p...

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Meditative State

Consciousness, Sleep and Dreams

Definition A meditative state, in psychology, refers to a mental state characterized by focused a...

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Mechanical Solidarity

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition Mechanical solidarity is a concept in sociology introduced by Émile Durkheim that desc...

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Measurement

Research Design and Methods

Definition The process of assigning numbers or labels to phenomena according to specific rules. ...

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Material Culture

Culture Cultural Change and Continuity

Definition Material culture refers to the physical objects, artifacts, and built environments cre...

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Emotion and Motivation Motivation

Definition Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a motivational theory in psychology, proposed by Abraha...

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Marxist Theory of Population Growth

Social Organization

Definition The Marxist Theory of Population Growth is a sociological perspective that examines ho...

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