Glossary M

Magic is defined as the various ceremonies and rituals that are designed to influence spirits.

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Magical thinking refers to a peculiarity of thinking in which an individual makes a connection between two objects or events that other people would see as unrelated.

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Magisterial refers to having the characteristics of a master or teacher; authoritative. Magisterial also means domineering or overbearing.

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Magnet school is defined as a public school offering special educational programs, such as science, music, or performing arts, and draws students from different neighborhoods by choice.

Deutsch: Magnetresonanz / Español: Resonancia Magnética / Português: Ressonância Magnética / Français: Résonance Magnétique / Italiano: Risonanza Magnetica

Magnetic resonance in the context of psychology typically refers to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), which are non-invasive imaging techniques used to study the brain's structure and function. These tools are essential for understanding the neural mechanisms underlying various psychological processes and disorders.

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) refers to the use of radiowaves rather than X-rays to construct a picture of the living brain based on the water content of various tissues.

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Magnetic style is a style of leadership in which the leader has influence because of his/her charismatic personality. Magnetic style of leadership is most effective in a climate of despair.

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- Magnetoencephalogram (MEG) : Magnetoencephalogram (MEG is the magnetic equivalent of the Electroencephalogram in which a three-dimensional magnetic field of the brain can then be calculated. Superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) detects the small magnetic fields in the brain that are a marker of neural activity. A disadvantage of MEG is related to that it is expensive and not readily available for clinical applications.