Glossary M

Modulation is defined as the neural activity leading to the control of pain transmissions between the various parts of the brain.

Module is defined as a structure that processes information about a specific behavior or perceptual quality. Usually identified as a structure that contains a large proportion of neurons that respond selectively to a particular quality. Moreover, Modules refer to independent or separate processors within the cognitive system.

Modules refer to independent or separate processors within the cognitive system.

Molar approach refers to the attempt to focus on intact mental and behavioral phenomena without dividing those phenomena in any way.

Molecular approach refers to the attempt to reduce complex phenomena into small units for detailed study. Such an approach is Elementistic.

Molecular behavior is defined as a small segment of behavior such as a reflex or a habit that is isolated for study.

Molecular biology is the branch of Biochemistry that is involves with the study of gene structure and function.

Molecular cytogenic disorders refers to disorders or diseases related to chromosome abnormalities (extra, missing, or re-arranged chromosomes).

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