Microexpressions A facial expression that lasts a fraction of a second. If you have ever been accurately accused of cheating on a …
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Method of Loci This is a mnemonic device or technique in which a person visualizes the items they’re trying to learn in …
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Metacognition The term metacognition refers to the act of thinking about thinking, or the cognition of cognition. It is the ability for …
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Metabolic Rate Metabolic Rate refers to the amount of energy that a body uses in a single day. It is measured in …
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Meta Analysis (Meta-Analysis) Meta Analysis refers to a research strategy where instead of conducting new research with participants, the researchers examine the …
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Mere Exposure Effect Have you ever met someone you didn’t like very much at first and then over time, even if you …
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Mental Set Many people approach problems in similar ways all the time even though they can’t be sure they have the best …
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Mental Retardation This is a commonly used term but one that actually has a very specific meaning. Technically a person with mental …
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Mental Illness This term refers to a state of being in which a person has difficulty handling daily situations and feelings. It …
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Mental Age It’s easy to tell how old you are chronologically…if you are 10 years old, then your chronological age is 10. …