Glossary M

Glossary M

Monocular depth cues is defined as perceptual features that impart information about distance and three-dimensional space which require just one (1) eye; can be represented in just two (2) dimensions and observed with just one (1) eye

Monodrama is defined as a dialogue with oneself in which an individual plays both parts in a scene by alternating between them.

Monogamy is defined as the practice of having only one (1) spouse at a time.

Monogenic is a term pertaining to one (1) gene. As opposed to polygenic.

Monohypochondriacal paranoia refers to a form of a delusional disorder that occurs in the absence of any other psychiatric illness. In Monohypochondriacal paranoia, the affected person harbors delusional beliefs involving his or her body.

Monolinguals are people who can speak only one (1) language

Monopolar neurons refer to unipolar neurons; neurons with a single axon.

Monotonic function is defined as a function that increases throughout its range or decreases throughout its range.