Glossary M

Glossary M

Magic is defined as the various ceremonies and rituals that are designed to influence spirits.

Magical thinking refers to a peculiarity of thinking in which an individual makes a connection between two objects or events that other people would see as unrelated.

Magisterial refers to having the characteristics of a master or teacher; authoritative. Magisterial also means domineering or overbearing.

Magnet school is defined as a public school offering special educational programs, such as science, music, or performing arts, and draws students from different neighborhoods by choice.

Deutsch: Magnetresonanz / Español: Resonancia Magnética / Português: Ressonância Magnética / Français: Résonance Magnétique / Italiano: Risonanza Magnetica

Magnetic resonance in the context of psychology typically refers to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), which are non-invasive imaging techniques used to study the brain's structure and function. These tools are essential for understanding the neural mechanisms underlying various psychological processes and disorders.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) refers to the use of radiowaves rather than X-rays to construct a picture of the living brain based on the water content of various tissues.

Magnetic style is a style of leadership in which the leader has influence because of his/her charismatic personality. Magnetic style of leadership is most effective in a climate of despair.

- Magnetoencephalogram (MEG) : Magnetoencephalogram (MEG is the magnetic equivalent of the Electroencephalogram in which a three-dimensional magnetic field of the brain can then be calculated. Superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) detects the small magnetic fields in the brain that are a marker of neural activity. A disadvantage of MEG is related to that it is expensive and not readily available for clinical applications.