exam 1 #2 pt2 Flashcards
internal validity
causal inference. changes in the dependent variable.
External validity
generalizability. generalized to other populations or even people in general.
quantitative research
generalizable to broader populations by numerical scoring
Qualitative research
provides researchers with more perspectives on culture with open-ended questions and interviews
“cultural equivalence of measures”?
measurements, assessments, and observations are similar if not equal across different ethnocultural populations
traditional definition of intelligence
the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills
alternative
our limitations in measuring intelligence may be the limitation of both how we measure intelligence and how we understand intelligence
broad
any and all potentially salient ethographic, demographic, status, or affiliation identities
Bias in the user
bias in the interpretation of a test when the test user has a particular perspective or bias that may disadvantage a person or group
Bias in the usage
bias introduced when a test is used in an inappropriate manner, such as being administered in a language in which the test taker is not fluent.
EMIC perspective
an attempt to derive meaningful concepts within one culture.
ETIC perspective
an attempt to build theories of human behavior by examining commonalities across many culture
IMPOSED etics
the imposition of one culture’s worldview on another culture, assuming that one’s own worldviews are universal.
GUILT
personal regret for having engaged in a negative behavior.
SHAME
regret for having engaged in a negative behavior that reflects badly upon his or her family and/or upbringing.
locus of control
believe that they have control over their lives and that their position in life is based on their own attributes
external locus of control
have little control over their lives yet accept the dominant society’s view that they are responsible for their position
Maxim of quality
a communicative presumption that suggests that we tell each other the truth when we engage in a conversation. -LIAR
Maxim of quantity
a communicative presumption that suggests that we contribute an appropriate amount of talk when we engage in a conversation. -TALKATIVE
Maxim of relevance
a communicative presumption that suggests that our discussion is relevant to the conversation -OUT OF TOUCH
Maxim of manner
a communicative presumption that suggests that we are clear in our language and that we pay attention to normal standards of conversation, such as not shouting at someone who is right in front of us. RUDE
proxemics
personal space in conversation
kinetics
bodily movements, “facial expressions, body movements, gestures, and conversational regulators”
Paralanguage
nonverbal vocal cues in conversation, such as loudness of voice, silences, and rates of speech.
