Glossary M

Massed practice refers to the practice schedule in which studying continues for long periods, without interruption ; learning in which sessions are crammed together in a very short space of time; concentrating learning into a short period of time.

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Mast cell is defined as connective tissue cell that releases histamine and other chemicals in response to certain stimuli, as in injury.

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Mastectomy is defined as the surgical removal of a breast.

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Deutsch: Meisterdrüse / Español: Glándula maestra / Português: Glândula mestra / Français: Glande maîtresse / Italian: Ghiandola principale

Master gland in psychology refers to the pituitary gland, which plays a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes and maintaining homeostasis by releasing hormones that control other endocrine glands.

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Master's degree is defined as an advanced degree taken after the Bachelor's degree often obtainable after two (2) years of graduate work. Individuals with master's-level training in Clinical psychology work in a variety of service-delivery settings, but may be less likely to gain professional independence than individuals with Doctoral degrees.

Mastery is defined as the acquisition of a high level of knowledge or skill. One goal of psychotherapy may be for the patient to develop competence /mastery in a particular area. Mastery is also the extent to which one regards one’s life chances as being under one’s own control.

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Mastery motivation refers to the inborn motive to explore, understand, and control one’s environment.

Mastery orientation refers to a tendency to persist at challenging tasks because of a belief that one has high ability and/or that earlier failures can be overcome by trying harder.