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Miracle questions refers to the question - "what would be different if a miracle happened", questions which help to further define the goal.

Miranda Rules (Miranda warning) refer to the rights which must be read to a suspect once in custody.

Miranda warning (Miranda rules) is defined as a warning that explains the rights of an arrestee. By law, an arresting officer is required to recite the warning at the time of the arrest.

Mirror neuron refers to a neuron that becomes active when a motor action is carried out and when another organism is observed carrying out the same action; cell that is active during a movement and while watching another perform the same movement.

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Mirror neuron system refers to a coordinated network of neural areas that underlies a person's ability to observe and then recreate the actions of others as well as to understand the emotions and intentions of others.

Mirror sample is a term used when the researcher suspect that the respondents may not tell the truth about their behaviour, he can use a mirror sample. Instead of asking about "you", ask e

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Mirror technique observing another person re-enact one's own behavior, like a character in a play or a movie which is designed to help persons see themselves more clearly. Mirror technique, moreover, is a process in which the auxiliary tries to copy the postures, expressions, and words of the protagonist so that the protagonist can view the perceptions of his/her behavior as held by another person.

Mirror-image is defined as perceptions reciprocal views of one another usually held by parties in conflict, as in each may view itself as moral and peace-loving and the other as evil and aggressive.