Glossary M

Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max) the greatest rate of oxygen uptake by the body measured during severe dynamic exercise, often on a Cycle ergometer or a Treadmill; dependent on maximal cardiac output and the maximal arteriovenous oxygen difference.

Maximizing task is defined as a task or project that calls for a high rate of production.

Maximum life expectancy is defined as the oldest age to which any person lives

Maximum longevity is defined as the maximum length of time an organism can live, roughly 120 years for humans.
Maximum supportable position refers to the highest possible settlement that a person could reasonably ask for and still maintain credibility in negotiating an agreement.

McCall's T refers to a standardized score system with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. McCall's T can be obtained from a simple linear transformation of Z scores (T = 10Z + 50).
McGill Pain Questionnaire is one of the earliest and most frequently used questionnaires and draws on the fact that people use words to describe pain. McGill Pain Questionnaire consists of three (3) main dimensions, sensory, affective, and evaluative, with each tapping into different aspects of pain.
McGurk effect. Please see Audiovisual speech perception.

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