When creating or interpreting a test, it is important to consider to whom you will compare your examinees. What is the appropriate population for creating norms? For example, as people age, they tend to get lower scores on tasks requiring speed. Does it make more sense to use age-related norms or should the examinees be assigned a percentile that reflects their performance relative to the general population? There is no one-size-fits-all answer. If the test is to be used to detect the possibility of brain disease, then one would want to score relative to age norms to prevent false positives in older test-takers. If the test is to be used to evaluate whether one can safely operate a machine requiring quick reaction times, then one would use general norms.

We are focused on norms and scaling test scores for interpretation. Test scores can be normed in a number of ways, and the approach taken has implications for interpretation. Those familiar with things like the MMPI may be familiar with the term “spike” on its scales. The “spike” is based on the responses to items compared to “normal people”. This comparison is what makes the MMPI useful for clinicians. In addition,  this week you will be doing some basic calculations in the course dataset in the context of investigating norms, and the use of norms in interpreting data.

To prepare for this Discussion, consider the use of norms when making decisions about individuals in organizations.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 4   Explain the use of norms in Test scoring Test interpretation Explain the pros and cons of group level norms  in test interpretation

 

Respond to the DQ in 175 words:

1. Describe the clinical aspects of generalized anxiety disorders. How are anxiety disorders treated?

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Write a 400 word paper discussing one of the following disorder: (Introduction and conclusion is NOT needed) PLEASE cite and reference and have a ref page

Obsessive compulsive disorder

Discuss the following with regard to your selected disorder:

· Causes and symptoms

· Biological and social ramifications

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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Materials:

· Film List

· Research Analysis

· Grading Criteria: Research-Based Interventions on Stress Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Conduct Disorders, and ADHD

Select a stress disorder, anxiety disorder, conduct disorder, or ADHD from the Film List document.

Use the Research Analysis document to complete this assignment.

Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that discusses research-based interventions to treat psychopathology.

Review and differentiate the characteristics of the selected disorder as well as discuss the research about intervention strategies for the disorder by completing the following:

· Evaluate three peer reviewed research studies using the Research Analysis document.

· Conceptualize the disorder using one of the psychological perspectives listed in the text.

· Discuss the treatments or interventions that have been shown to be the most effective for your selected disorder. Why are they effective?

Cite at least five peer-reviewed sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 

Create 10 questions about organizational climate that you could ask an individual within an organization. Locate an individual within an organization with whom you can meet to ask your questions.

In 1,000 words, compose an analysis of what the climate of that organization might be, based on the responses from the questions asked.

List five strategies to help an individual function within that climate.

Submit your paper and the 10 questions created. See “Submitting Multiple Attachments” document for assistance on uploading more than one document to LoudCloud.

Use three to five scholarly resources to support your explanations.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

As a child, what toys did you play with? Were these toy selections at all influenced by your parents, the media, or friends? Why or why not? Were these toys similar to or different from the toy you selected?

Children prefer to play with toys stereotypically associated with their own sex, even before the age of three O’Brien and Huston, 1985). However, some studies suggest that gender-atypical storybooks (e.g., storybooks where characters display behaviors usually associated with the opposite sex) can lead to changes in children’s play behavior, even in children with the most stereotypical play behavior (Ashton, 1983; Green et al., 2004).

The answer needs to be over 150 words.

Social capital and disaster Earlier Earlier in the course, you explored how organizations plan for population needs and necessary services by implementing needs assessment surveys. Organizations and their funders want to know that program planning is done in an efficient and fiscally responsible way. Once programs are in place and services are being rendered, they also want to know that programs are progressing toward their goals and are making positive differences in the lives of their communities (and more specifically, the population receiving program services). To do this, organizations engage in program evaluation.

There are three main types of program evaluation: outcome-focused, empowerment, and outcome-focused empowerment. In outcome-focused evaluation, criteria for program success is set and evaluated by persons outside the direct program staff. Empowerment evaluation allows program staff to set and measure their own evaluation terms, and outcome-focused empowerment is a combination of the two. Each type of evaluation has its own benefits and limitations, and is more or less appropriate for various evaluation situations.

In this Discussion, you will conduct research on program evaluation and evaluate the evaluation approaches found in those articles.  To Prepare

Using the Walden Library, locate and select a journal article published within the last 5 years that applies one of the three program evaluation approaches to a human or social services program. Consider why this type was selected and the benefits and challenges to implementing it in this particular situation.in the course, you explored how organizations plan for population needs and necessary services by implementing needs assessment surveys. Organizations and their funders want to know that program planning is done in an efficient and fiscally responsible way. Once programs are in place and services are being rendered, they also want to know that programs are progressing toward their goals and are making positive differences in the lives of their communities (and more specifically, the population receiving program services). To do this, organizations engage in There are three main types of program evaluation: outcome-focused, empowerment, and outcome-focused empowerment. In outcome-focused evaluation, criteria for program success is set and evaluated by persons outside the direct program staff. Empowerment evaluation allows program staff to set and measure their own evaluation terms, and outcome-focused empowerment is a combination of the two. Each type of evaluation has its own benefits and limitations, and is more or less appropriate for various evaluationIn this Discussion, you will conduct research on program evaluation and evaluate the evaluation approaches found in those articles.  To Prepare

Using the Walden Library, locate and select a journal article published within the last 5 years that applies one of the three program evaluation approaches to a human or social services program. Consider why this type was selected and the benefits and challenges to implementing it in this particular situation.preparedness in Oromia, Ethiopia: An evaluation of the “Women Empowered” approach

Authors:Story, William T. a, ∗
Tura, Halkeno a
Rubin, Jason b
Engidawork, Belaynesh c
Ahmed, Anwar c
Jundi, Feysel c
Iddosa, Teshale c
Abrha, Teweldebrhan Hailu cAffiliation:a Department of Community and Behavioral Health, College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
b PCI-USA, San Diego, CA, 92123, USA
c PCI-Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaSource:In Social Science & Medicine January 2017Publisher:Elsevier LtdKeywords:Ethiopia
Social capital
Disaster preparedness
women’s empowerment
EvaluationAbstract:Ethiopia is faced with challenges posed by natural disasters, especially drought. Integrated approaches to disaster risk reduction are necessary to improve the lives and livelihoods of those most vulnerable to disaster. The Women Empowered (WE) approach provides economic and social opportunities for women to build resilience to respond to disasters. This study examines the association between WE group membership and disaster preparedness and whether this relationship is mediated by social capital. We used a multi-stage random cluster sampling strategy to select and interview 589 female respondents from Lage Hidha district (298 from the intervention area and 291 in the comparison area). Using Stata 14.0, we employed Poisson regression analysis to study the mechanisms through which WE groups are associated with disaster preparedness. After controlling for clustering and confounding factors, we found that different components of social capital mediate the relationship between WE group membership and disaster preparedness. Specifically, taking action to prepare for a disaster is primarily mediated by emotional support from the group and perceived preparedness for a disaster is mediated by social network support, emotional support from the group, collective action, and trust. This study suggests that the association between WE groups and disaster preparedness operates through social capital in drought-prone areas of Ethiopia. Future research is needed to determine which forms of social capital have the greatest potential to help families prepare for and respond to a variety of humanitarian crises.Document Type:ArticleISSN:0277-9536DOI:10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.08.027Accession Number:S0277953618304519Copyright:© 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Database:ScienceDirect Result List  Refine Search  Result 1 of 22  Document Viewing Options: Detailed Record

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