A lawyer wants to build a case that using a personality test to screen potential employees constitutes discrimination. One case she might cite in support of this claim is
a) Karraker v. Rent-A-Center.
b) Frye v. United States
Review several ways that psychologists interface with the legal system in the field of forensic assessment
c) General Electric Co. v. Joiner
Review several ways that psychologists interface with the legal system in the field of forensic assessment
d) Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals
Review several ways that psychologists interface with the legal system in the field of forensic assessment
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Which of the following techniques and strategies would most likely be used by a cognitive-behavioral couple therapist?
(1) behavior exchange (2) cognitive restructuring (3) expression of underlying, attachment-based expectations and needs (4) changing of maladaptive standards and expectations (5) communication skills training (6) problem-solving training a) 1, 5, and 6 b) 2, 3, and 5 c) 1, 3, and 6 d) 2, 4, and 5
Which of the following is an advantage typically associated with direct observation?
A. They allow the researcher to conduct the survey without the prior knowledge of the subject. B. They are very cost effective as the researcher himself can conduct the survey. C. They ensure that the identity of the subject is not revealed to the researcher. D. They provide an opportunity to observe natural behaviors in context as they occur. E. They are much less time consuming compared to other research methods.
Which of the following is true of the intrauterine device (IUD), the copper T?
A. It alters the functioning of the enzymes involved in implantation. B. It cannot be used safely during menstruation. C. It has a higher failure rate than birth control pills. D. It reduces the incidence of menstrual cramps in women.