Glossary M

multidimensional integrative approach refers to an approach to the study of Psychopathology that holds psychological disorders are always the products of multiple interacting causal factors.

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Multidirectionality is the distinct patterns of change in abilities over the life span, with these patterns being different for different abilities; developmental pattern in which some aspects of intelligence improve and other aspects decline during adulthood

Deutsch: multifaktoriell / Español: multifactorial / Português: multifatorial / Français: multifactoriel / Italiano: multifattoriale

Multifactor in psychology refers to the involvement of multiple factors—such as biological, psychological, social, or environmental influences—in understanding behaviours, mental processes, or the development of psychological phenomena. This concept is foundational to holistic approaches in psychological research and practice.

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Multifactorial polygenic threshold refers to the position that several genes with varying influence are involved in the transmission of a disorder or characteristic.

Multifactorial problems refer to problems that stem from the interaction of heredity and environmental factors.

Deutsch: Multifinalität / Español: Multifinalidad / Português: Multifinalidade / Français: Multifinalité / Italiano: Multifinalità /

Multifinality refers to the he concept that various outcomes may stem from similar beginnings.

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Multilevel perspective examination of group behavior from several different levels of analysis, including individual level (Micro), group level (Meso) and organizational or social level (Macro).

Multilingualism in the context of psychology refers to the ability of an individual to speak, understand, or use multiple languages proficiently. It encompasses the cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of being fluent in multiple languages. Multilingualism is a complex phenomenon that can have profound effects on an individual's identity, cognition, and interpersonal relationships.

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