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Models of validity—trinitarian and unitary

          In your unit readings, you read about two approaches or models of validity—trinitarian and unitary. In some ways, these two models are competing views of gathering evidence for a test’s validity. In other ways, the two approaches have an overlap of elements. In your post: Compare and contrast these two […]

How gender inequality affect earning power

            In your opinion, how does gender inequality affect earning power? What other pervasive institutional considerations may influence pay inequality? How were poor people, especially poor people of color, affected by a recent natural disaster in the U.S.? How did their lack of privilege drastically affect their lives during and […]

Mentalism and Radical Behaviorism

        As a future ABA professional, understanding how the field of behavior analysis differs from other psychology fields is important. Behavior analysts use objective and behavioristic statements to describe phenomena they observe. At this point in your studies, it is important to start eliminating mentalistic statements from your vocabulary to help you […]

Whistle-Blowing in Nursing

        A student nurse asks a faculty member to explain whistle-blowing. The student nurse wants to know the work conditions that would have to be met before whistle-blowing occurs, as well as situations in which whistle-blowing is clearly indicated. The faculty member reviews key concepts with all members of the class. 1. […]