Understanding Psychological Measurement Define measurement and give several examples of measurement in psychology. Explain what a psychological construct is and give several examples. Distinguish conceptual from operational definitions, give examples of each, and create simple operational definitions. Distinguish the four levels of measurement, give examples of each, and explain why this distinction is important.
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Describe several strategies for identifying and minimizing risks and deception in psychological research.
Putting Ethics Into Practice Describe several strategies for identifying and minimizing risks and deception in psychological research. Create thorough informed consent and debriefing procedures, including a consent form.
Discuss the impact that sensation seeking and impulse control can have on the adolescent developmental path.
Discussion Question 1: Sensation Seeking and Impulse control: Highway to the Danger Zone PURPOSE: Students are to critically evaluate the intersection between physical development, cognitive development, and emotional development in adolescence and the consequences that can result when one developmental axis matures beyond the developmental capabilities of the other two axes. POST: Discuss “sensation seeking” […]
Describe a simple framework for thinking about ethical issues in psychological research.
Moral Foundations of Ethical Research Describe a simple framework for thinking about ethical issues in psychological research. Give examples of several ethical issues that arise in psychological research including ones that affect research participants, the scientific community, and society more generally.
Explain the different ways that scientists share their findings
Data Analytics Drawing Conclusions and Reporting the Results Identify the conclusions researchers can make based on the outcome of their studies. Describe why scientists avoid the term “scientific proof.” Explain the different ways that scientists share their findings
Identify the different kinds of descriptive statistics researchers use to summarize their data
Analyzing the Data Distinguish between descriptive and inferential statistics Identify the different kinds of descriptive statistics researchers use to summarize their data Describe the purpose of inferential statistics. Distinguish between Type I and Type II errors.
Describe strategies for effective instant messaging in the workplace.
Explain the trade-offs associated with richness, control, and constraints when choosing a communication channel. Apply principles for writing effective emails. Explain how to handle emotion effectively in online communications. Describe strategies for effective instant messaging in the workplace. Describe strategies for managing digital message overload. Explain principles for effective phone conversations and video conferences.
Describe and apply the following principles of writing style that improve ease of reading: completeness, conciseness, and natural processing.
Business Communication: Developing Leaders for a Networked World Describe and apply the following principles of writing style that improve ease of reading: completeness, conciseness, and natural processing. Explain and use navigational design to improve ease of reading. Describe and apply the components of the reviewing stage, including a FAIR test, proofreading, and feedback
What is one bill or law that you found regarding child abuse or elderly abuse and what is its status?
Visit the website: http://www.llsdc.org/state-legislation or https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/elder-justice-statutes-0 and find a bill or law in your state that addresses child maltreatment or elderly abuse. What is one bill or law that you found regarding child abuse or elderly abuse and what is its status? How might this bill or law affect the children or elderly in your […]
Develop your primary message and key points in the AIM planning process.
Business messages Explain the goals of effective business messages and the process for creating them. Identify the needs of your audience in the AIM planning process Gather the right information and refine business ideas in the AIM planning process. Develop your primary message and key points in the AIM planning process. Explain and apply positive […]
