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MULTIPLE-ROLE PLAYING

is one of the many techniques to improve a managements development and efficiency in the work place by: breaking up

MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS

defines a model of analysis which simultaneously looks at multiple variables.

MUSCLE FIBER

is a microscopic strand which forms part of a muscle tissue which in term forms part of the machine which

MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE

found in the multipli-intelligences theory is the intelligence which is involved in the processes of writing, playing, listening and understanding

MUTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS

are groups which exist across the globe consisting of members with a shared problem or affliction which meet to offer

MYESTHESIA

is the conscious awareness of the sensat-ion felt during muscle contractions and the consequent movement of limbs.

MYSTIC UNION

otherwise known as the cosmic identification and oceanic feeling, the mystic union is a feeling of spiritual identification with nature,

MACHIAVELLI

(1469-1527), Italian political theorist]

MACROPSIA

otherwise known as megalopsia is a visual phenomena which makes object images appear larger than they really are.

MAGIC

involve rituals, incantations and spells recited by individuals attempting to manipulate natural or supernatural forces. Magic was important in most

MAINSTREAMING

the theory that by placing children with either (sometimes both) physical and cognitive conditions which impair their ability to learn

MALAPROPISM

Is an error in the linguistic sense whereby a word is substituted for a word which sounds remarkably similar to

MALINGERING

The process of purposefully feigning a mental illness in order to avoid a harsh punishment during a trial for example

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT

is the improvement of those in executive or managerial positions within companies or groups evaluating their performance and then improving

MANIPULANDUM

An object or item which has been specifically designed to be manipulated during an experiment.

MANUALISM

is a process of instructing those with a severe hearing impairment relying on hand gestures and sign language.

MARGINAL INDIVIDUALS

People who belong to the marginal group disagreeing with basic principles of the majority larger groups.

MARKOV CHAIN

is a sequence of steps which has an equal probability which governs the transition period between stages.

MASKING PATTERN

is the pattern observed in the detection thresholds as a function of the frequency for a pure tone signal. The

MASS SUICIDE

is the group or mass deliberate ending of lives of all or the majority of a social group or otherwise.