Glossary M

Malleus refers to the first of the ossicles of the middle ear. Receives vibrations from the tympanic membrane and transmits these vibrations to the incus.

Malnourished being small for one’s age because of inadequate nutrition.

Malpractice insurance refers to a critical ethical and legal issues which suggests that all clinicians need to purchase insurance to protect them from potential lawsuits.

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Maltreatment refers to intentional harm to or endangerment an individual, particularly a child.

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Mammary glands refer to glands that secrete milk.

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Mammillary bodies refers to two (2) small nuclei on the floor of the posterior hypothalamus.

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Managed care refers to health care system in which all necessary services for an individual patient are supposed to be coordinated by a primary care provider. The goals of which are to coordinate services for an existing medical problem and to prevent future medical problems before they arise.

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Deutsch: Management / Español: gestión / Português: gestão / Français: gestion / Italiano: gestione

Management in the context of psychology refers to the application of psychological principles and methods to understand, guide, and improve how individuals and groups are directed and coordinated within organizational and personal contexts. It includes leadership, motivation, conflict resolution, decision-making, time control, and emotional regulation. Psychological management is relevant in both workplace and self-regulation domains.

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