Which of the following statements describes an evaluative study?
A. This study examined the differences in improvement in reading readiness scores for two groups, one of which had received the prekindergarten readiness service and one of which had not received this service.
B. This study examined the relationship between age and improvement scores for a client group in order to examine whether age is a predictor of improvement for our clients.
C. This study asked each client to indicate if they needed a given service when offered a list of services offered by the agency.
D. This study collected data on the variables of stress and stressors in order to examine the relationship between these two variables.
Ans: A
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Mental mechanisms that can block clear communication and create conflict include:
A. Persuasion, emotion and saving face B. Ethnocentrism, prejudice and stereotypes C. Psychological barriers and low self-disclosure D. Time compartmentalization and focus on punctuality
What is a feature of all research requiring vetting and discussion by the full IRB committee?
a. The research involves greater than minimal risk of harm. b. The research involves children as subjects. c. The research involves deception to subjects. d. The research involves some discomfort that is commonly encountered in everyday life.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Direct behavioral classroom observations provide the only rich information on students’ behavior.
Practitioners may use_____________________, similar to those used in the goal-setting process, to help clients think about ways to solve problems
a. their own experiences b. goals c. exception-finding questions d. their own values and beliefs