Glossary M

Mitochondrion refers to the sub-cellular organelle responsible for the production of ATP with oxygen. Mitochondrion contains the enzymes for the Krebs cycle, electron transport chain, and the fatty acid cycle. Moreover, Mitochondrion is a structure where the cell performs the metabolic activities that provide energy

Deutsch: Mitose / Español: mitosis / Português: mitose / Français: mitose / Italiano: mitosi

Mitosis is primarily a biological term referring to the process of cell division in which a single cell divides to produce two genetically identical daughter cells. However, in the psychology context, the term mitosis is not commonly used or relevant. If it appears in psychological literature, it is usually in reference to developmental biology or neuroscience when discussing cellular processes that may impact brain development or functioning.

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Mitty refers to an ordinary, timid person who indulges in daydreams involving great adventures and triumphs.

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Mitwelt refers to Binswanger's (1963) term for the realm of social interactions. A way in which individuals relate to the world by interacting socially with others. The focus is on human rel

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Deutsch: Gemischtes Design / Español: Diseño Mixto / Português: Design Misto / Français: Conception Mixte / Italiano: Design Misto /

Mixed Design refers to an experimental design containing both within - and between - subject independent variables. It is a factorial study that combines two (2) different Research designs such as between-subjects and within-subjects in the same factorial design.

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Mixed episode refers to a period of at least a week during which the symptoms of both a manic episode and a major depressive episode occur in rapidly alternating fashion.

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Mixed factorial design is a factorial design having at least one within-subject and one between-subjects independent variable.

Mixed manic episode refers to a condition in which the individual experiences both elation and depression or anxiety at the same time. Mixed manic episode is also known as Dysphoric manic episode.

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