Exam 3 Flashcards
Validity
Does the test measure what it’s supposed to measure?
Reliability
Consistency of a measure
Content validity
Degree to which the content of a test covers the domain it is supposed to
Criterion related validity
How related a test is to the variable it’s measuring in the real world; determined by correlation
IQ= intelligence quotient
Mental age/ chronological age x 100
Mental age
Score that indicates that a child displays mental ability typical of a child for that actual age
Ex. Mental age of 8 = mental ability of an 8/yo
Chronological age
Actual age of child
One criteria for person w disability
Has to fall below 70
Bell curve (94) intelligence argument
Argued that intelligence is genetic. Disadvantaged groups will always be disadvantaged.
Motives
The needs, wants, and interests and desires that propel ppl toward a behavior
Motivation
Goal directed behavior
Drive theory
A bodily need that causes tension-drive
Homeostasis
Once need is met. Body is at state of balance
Incentive theory
External stimuli/ goals that are associated with reinforcements
Ex money
Biological motives are things like:
Hunger, sleep, sex, temperature, thirst, activity
