[Coding/Determinants] m

Aliases

• m
• inanimate movement
• passive movement of object

Definition

m is used when the response implies movement of an inanimate object or passive movement not coded as human or animal movement. It reflects mechanical, driven, or object-based movement.

Conditions

• The perceived action is movement.
• The mover is inanimate, mechanical, or object-based.
• The movement does not qualify as human or ordinary animal movement.

Cautions

• If the movement is human or anthropomorphic, use scoring-input/determinants/M.
• If it is ordinary animal movement, use scoring-input/determinants/FM.
• Do not assign m merely because the response feels tense or unstable; there has to be perceived movement.

Cross References

• [Coding/Determinants] M
• [Coding/Determinants] FM
• [Interpretation/Core] m

Evidence Note

• Detailed source comparisons remain in the internal provenance note.