Describe different methods for acquiring the key measurement constructs of reliability and validity.

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Comparison of Assessment Tool Constructs

For this assignment, complete the following:

  • Select one assessment tool from those listed in the Resources area.
  • Explore the literature to identify another assessment tool that is purported to measure the same constructs.
  • Identify intervew skills that would be necessary to utilize to complete the assessment process, and provide a description of how each skill could be used in the assessment process.
  • Compare the assessment tools, the one chosen from the Resources list and the one found via the literature, on the basis of key test measurement constructs of reliability and validity.
  • Describe different methods for acquiring the key measurement constructs of reliability and validity.
  • Describe how results on each assessment are interpreted. For example, describe how scores are interpreted in comparison to group means and norms (for a standardized or norm-referenced test) or to cutoff scores (for criterion-referenced test), and how scores on this assessment correlate with other tests and measures.
  • Incorporate a minimum of six scholarly research studies analyzing the effectiveness of each selected assessment tool in professional settings.
  • Based on the review of literature, evaluate which assessment tool has clearer application of measurement concepts.

Assignment Requirements

  • Written communication: Written communication is free of errors so the overall message is clear.
  • APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current edition of the APA manual.
  • Number of resources: Minimum of six scholarly resources. Distinguished submissions will likely exceed the minimum.
  • Length of paper: 6–8 double-spaced, typed pages, excluding title and reference pages.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Interpersonal relationships

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The paper should be an “argumentative” paper, that is, you should expand on a topic, point, or thesis, and convey your best supportive arguments for it. An “argumentative” paper does not mean you are going to “argue”, and this should be self-explanatory, but some students ask me this question regularly. An argumentative paper is a paper in which you advance a thesis framed in form of a question; that distinguishes it from a purely “descriptive paper”. In other words, let’s say you are interested on Erickson’s stages of development. Rather than writing a paper describing the stages of development, I rather you ask for example “Were Erickson’s own struggles with identity part of his motivation for his theory”? Now we have a good paper on the making.  You should also note the facts or factors that counter your argument. Finally, you should write a summary or conclusion that takes into account the arguments pro and con.

As with any other good paper, you should have an introduction, a main body of the paper (separated in sections as needed) and a conclusion. Since I want you to use APA style, your paper should also have a short Abstract and a Bibliography (3 to 5 citations), and should be free of misspellings errors. The length of the paper should be at least 2000 words.

In summary, your paper should follow this outline:

The paper should be written using APA format ONLY, and it should be minimum -2,000words long not counting title page and bibliography. The paper has to have a title page, followed by an Abstract in which summarizes the main idea of your paper. Then you should have an introduction followed by the main body of your paper. Finally a Conclusion and a Bibliography. Therefore your paper outline should be as follows:

  1. Title Page
  2. Abstract
  3. Introduction
  4. Main body of your paper
  5. Conclusion

If you have never written an APA style paper I suggest you consult your Librarian for guidance or information on APA style. 

Here is a limited List of approved topics. You are not bound to follow this list and may choose to write on another topic, which is fine. However, your chosen topic needs to relate to the description, goals and subject matter for this course. Fringe topics (UFO’s for example) are not appropriate and if you worry about it, better check with me.

List:

  • Identity (issues, development, gender, concerns, need for, etc)
  • The Self, Being, Personhood, etc.
  • Gender Issues
  • Freedom and choice, Self-actualization
  • Psychopathology (as it relates to Personal Growth)
  • Personality (development, characteristics, etc)
  • Stress, Resilience.
  • Philosophical bases for Personhood, growth, Self-actualization
  • Psychological theories related to Self-actualization or Personal growth
  • The meaning of Being Human
  • Interpersonal relationships (conflict, resolution, marriage, friendship, etc)
  • Sex, love, compassion, altruism.
  • Death and dying (as a context for a more fulfilling life), Illness.
  • Spirituality, myth and self-growth, etc.
  • Improving the quality of your life (money, work, values, and vocation).
  • Analysis of a life history (Biography) that may illustrate some topics we discuss in here.

Evaluate the scientific merit of the selected approach. How did the approach used, either phenomenology or generic qualitative, help the researcher answer the research question? How might you have designed this study differently?

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For the qualitative article you selected in this unit’s studies, in the Library Search section, address the following:

  • Identify whether a generic qualitative approach or a phenomenological approach was used, and describe the characteristics of the research that provide evidence to support the identification.
  • Identify the key phenomena under investigation.
  • Describe the data collection process, including the role of the researcher.
  • Describe the qualitative approach to analyzing the data in this study.
  • Evaluate the scientific merit of the selected approach. How did the approach used, either phenomenology or generic qualitative, help the researcher answer the research question? How might you have designed this study differently?
  • Post the persistent link for the article in your response. Refer to the Persistent Links and DOIs guide, linked in Resources, to learn how to locate this information in the library databases.
  • Cite all sources in APA style and provide an APA-formatted reference list at the end of your post.

Response Guidelines

After reviewing the discussion postings, choose one peer to respond to. For your response:

  • Follow the persistent link to the article being discussed.
  • Using the language of research, explain how you agree or disagree with your peer’s evaluation, offering your own suggestions for improving the research design.

Resources

  • Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.
  • APA Style and Format.
  • Capella Library.

. What is consciousness? Provide the textbook/notes definition and then explain in your own words.

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1. Define behavior (class definition) then explain what that means.

2. What are neurotransmitters? What are hormones?

3. What do you see as the brain’s role in our behavior?

4. How much do you think our behavior is influenced by hormones and chemicals in the nervous system? Explain.

APPLICATION ASSIGNMENT

 

1. Choose at least three (3) different hormones to discuss

2. Access the YouTube channel below and watch TedEd videos relating to the hormones you chose.

3. Write a summary of each of the videos

4. Include information about what each hormone regulates/its job and how each hormone directly affects our behavior (for example, too much insulin/glucagon  and not enough food to regulate causes us to feel “angry” or agitated) (minimum 300 words)

https://www.youtube.com/user/TEDEducation/search?query=hormone

If the link does not work, go to YouTube, go to the TedEd channel and in the search type “hormones”

LEISURE ACTIVITY CHAPTER 4

 

1. What is consciousness? Provide the textbook/notes definition and then explain in your own words.

2. Briefly describe three altered states of consciousness.

3. Under what circumstances would you be willing to consider hypnosis and/or meditation as a stress treatment option? What kind of information would you need before you made a decision to use these techniques?

APPLICATION ASSIGNMENT

 

1. Read the article “Long-term effects of Marijuana on the Brain” and either one of the two articles on meditation or the video on exercise.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/you-illuminated/201409/long-term-effects-marijuana-the-brain

https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/neurobiological-changes-explain-how-mindfulness-meditation-improves-health-284006

2. Write a summary of both (250 words minimum)

3. In addition to the summary discuss how the drug and meditation/exercise alter one’s consciousness. What are benefits of each? What are potential detriments of each? (You may pull additional information from other sources; just be sure to cite the additional source).

LEISURE ACTIVITY CHAPTER 5

 

what sensory processing area of the brain is physically closest to the part of the brain where you process memory?

2. Which of your senses do you consider to be the most emotionally significant? Why?

3. Tell me a story about it!

APPLICATION ASSIGNMENT

 

1. Watch the video Optical illusions show how we see and write a summary (250 words minimum)

2. What did you find to be interesting about this video? How are our perceptions built? Tell me about a time when your perception of something was different than someone else’s (example: the smell of apple scented candles makes me happy because it reminds me of my grandmother, the smell of these candles makes my sister feel ill because my grandmother was burning one of those candles when my sister had a stomach virus – her brain associates the smell with sickness)

PDF OF TEXTBOOK

 

https://cnx.org/contents/Sr8Ev5Og@5.76:6HoLG-TA@5/Introduction