If an observational assessment accurately predicts a future behavior, then that observation would have
a. concurrent validity.
b. predictive reliability.
c. predictive validity.
d. convergent validity.
a
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In terms of its antecedent influences, cognitive psychology represents a return to ____.?
a. ?the early attempts at a science of the mind and consciousness b. ?the type of speculations engaged in by philosophers c. ?introspection d. ?the active role of the perceiver e. ?All of the choices are correct.
The Scared Straight Program was designed to deter juvenile defenders from a life of crime by exposing them to the realities of being incarcerated in prison. Initial evaluations of the program reported that between 80% and 90% of program participants did not commit additional offenses. Later evaluations found:
a. the initial evaluations would have benefited from the use of a control group and random assignment. b. Program participants were actually more likely to reoffend than were juvenile offenders who did not participate. c. the program actually reinforced attitudes and behaviors that are associated with criminality. d. all of the above.
The following schizophrenic speech is symptomatic of a thought disorder. Name one thought disorder and use an example from the excerpt to illustrate it. "What I concentrate on is vital, there are no navels no onts in his game. My dreams tell me not to mix lions without my shoes, my bridge to my untottered male knowledge."
What will be an ideal response?
Delirium is estimated to be present in approximately __________% of older adults.
A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20