Glossary M

Multiple-alternative questions refer to kind of questions written such that the possible response alternatives are restricted.

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Multiple-baseline across behaviors refers to a Multiple-baseline design in which the initial Baseline phases correspond to two (2) separate behaviors for the same participant.

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Multiple-baseline across situations refers to a multiple-baseline study in which the initial Baseline phases correspond to the same Behavior in two (2) separate situations.

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Multiple-baseline across subjects refers to a multiple-baseline study in which the initial Baseline phases correspond to two (2) separate participants.

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Multiple-baseline design refers to a type of single-subject design that begins with two (2) simultaneous Baseline phases, then initiates a treatment for one baseline, and at a later time, initiates the treatment for the second baseline; a design in which a treatment is instituted at successive points in time for two (2) or more persons, settings, or behaviors; and a design in which different behaviors or different people receive baseline periods of varying lengths prior to the introduction of the independent variable.

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Multiple-cutoff approach refers to a selection strategy in which applicants must meet or exceed the passing score on more than one selection test.

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Deutsch: Mehrstufiger Ansatz / Español: Enfoque de múltiples obstáculos / Português: Abordagem de múltiplas barreiras / Français: Approche à obstacles multiples / Italiano: Approccio a più ostacoli /

Multiple-hurdle approach refers to a selection practice of administering one test at a time so that applicants must pass that test before being allowed to take the next test.

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Multiple-personality disorder is the former term for Dissociative identity disorder.

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