Describe how a researcher can establish construct validity
What will be an ideal response?
Construct validity is demonstrated when scores obtained from a measure are directly related to the variable itself. Usually construct validity is established with numerous studies that demonstrate that the new measure behaves exactly the same as the variable has been shown to behave in previous research studies. Demonstrating both convergent and divergent validity can provide strong and convincing evidence of construct validity.
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a. ?discrimination b. ?an event schema c. ?prejudice d. ?a stereotype
Regarding the ancient approaches for treating mental illness, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Archaeological findings dating to the Stone Age suggest that most ancient approaches to treating mental illness were marked by fear and the superstitious belief in witchcraft and magic. b. In ancient times, when holes were drilled into the skull to release evil spirits, no person ever survived this procedure. c. During the Middle Ages when mental illness focused on demonology, physical torture was used to make the body an inhospitable place for the devil to reside. d. Exorcism, which was used to "cast out evil spirits" was considered a religious ritual.
Jay Belsky demonstrated the differences in the information processing of infants who were securely and insecurely attached. Specifically, Blesky found that
a. securely attached infants are better able to remember positive events, while insecurely attached infants have a better memory of negative ones. b. insecurely attached infants interpret information less accurately. c. securely attached infants have better attention spans. d. insecurely attached infants have deficits in processing speed that are absent in securely attached infants.
Piaget thought that there is a period of transition in which some behavior reflects one stage, while other behavior reflects a more advanced stage
Indicate whether the statement is true or false