Glossary M

Glossary M

Melancholic features refer to specifier for a depressive episode in which the individual loses interest in most activities, awakens much earlier than usual in the morning, has signifi

- Melanie Klein (1882 - 1960) : Melanie Klein refers to an early child analyst whose theory emphasized the importance of the mother-child relationship and the development of the super ego during the oral stage of development. By using Play therapy, Klein believed that child analysis could begin as early as two (2) years of age. Klein's ideas concerning the psychology of children were usually in conflict with those of Anna Freud.

Melanocortin refers to a type of chemical that promotes satiety in the hypothalamus.

Melatonin is a natural hormone produced in the brain by the pineal gland. The production and release of melatonin is stimulated by darkness and suppressed by light. It is only relea

Melioration theory refers to a Theory of matching that holds that the distribution of Behavior in a choice situation shifts toward those alternatives that have higher value regardless

Melodic channeling. Please see Scale illusion.

Melody schema refers to a representation of a familiar melody that is stored in a person"s memory. Existence of a melody schema makes it more likely that the tones associated with a melody will be perceptually grouped.

Melting pot refers to the idea that society should socialize diverse groups to blend into a common culture.