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Method of limits refers to a psychophysical procedure for determining thresholds in which ascending and descending sequences of stimuli are presented; a stimulus is presented at varying intensities along with a standard (constant) stimulus to determine the range of intensities judged to be the same as the standard.

Method of loci refers to a memorization method that requires the learner to visualize an ordered series of physical locations as mnemonic cues for a list of information.

Method of tenacity refers to a method of fixing belief involving a steadfast adherence to a particular belief, regardless of contrary arguments or data. Likewise, it is a method of acquiring knowledge in which information is accepted as true because it has always been believed or because superstition supports it.

Method section refers to the section of a research report that describes how the study was conducted including the subjects or participants, the apparatus or materials, and the procedures used.

Methodological behaviorism refers to a brand of Behaviorism asserting that, for methodological reasons, Psychologists should study only those behaviors that can be directly observed. Moreover, Methodological behaviorism is the version of Behaviorism that accepts the contention that overt behavior should be psychology's subject matter but is willing to speculate about internal causes of behavior, such as various mental and physiological states.

Methodology is defined as the systematic application of procedures used in research investigations.

Methotrexate refers to a drug used in medical abortion procedures. Methotrexate, when taken, stops the development of the zygote.

Methylated amphetamines refers to a class of drugs including MDA and MDMA (ecstasy )

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