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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.
Methotrexate refers to a drug used in medical abortion procedures. Methotrexate, when taken, stops the development of the zygote.
Methylphenidate refers to the Stimulant medication most commonly used in treating children with attention -deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It is sold under the name Ritalin.