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Psychology Glossary: M Index

These are brief definitions of psychology terms beginning with M. Click on the term for a more detailed definition.
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What Is Manifest Content?
According to psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, the manifest content of a dream includes the actual images, thoughts and content contained within the dream...
Mean
In statistics, the mean is the mathematical average of a set of numbers.
Median
The median is the score located at the center of a distribution...
Memory Definition
Memory refers to the processes that are used to acquire, store, retain, and later retrieve information...
Memory Retrieval Definition
Memory retrieval is a process of accessing stored memories...
Mode
The mode is the most frequently occurring score in a distribution...
Moro Reflex
The Moro reflex, also known as the startle reflex, is an involuntary response that is present at birth and usually disappears between the ages of 3 to 6 months...

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