FOCUSED STUDY Flashcards
Coefficient alpha
internal consistency reliability
Single-subject research design
dependent variable is measured multiple times
Raw scores are also called __ scores; when they are converted to __ they are on a normal distribution
scaled scores; percentages
Statistical regression is___ & threatens a study’s ___
when chosen for having extreme scores in a study, posttest scores in the study will always regress toward the mean no matter what; threatens the study’s internal validity
Ethics: __ is acceptable when there is no clinical contradiction
bartering
Ethics: Uninvited solicitation
may be ok if there is no undue influence
Technostructural Interventions
includes business process reengineering, job enrichment, & alternative work schedules
Business Process Reengineering
increasing efficiency through radical redesign of finances, communications, & other core processes
Fielder’s Contingency Model
most effective leadership depends on favorableness of situation; LPC (least preferred coworker)
Favorableness of the situation is based on what factors
degree of influence a leader has on subordinates has 3 factors 1) good/poor leader-member relations; 2) structured/unstructured task structure; 3) strong/weak position of power.
Vroom-Yetton-Jago Contingency Model
includes decision tree (old version) & decision matrices; strategies range from highly autocratic (alone decision) to highly democratic (group members decide)
Competency modeling is __ modeling & suggests the success for all jobs within an organization are linked to __
worker-oriented modeling; success for all jobs within an organization are linked to values, goals, & strategies of the organization
WAIS-IV General Ability Index
includes Verbal Comprehension & Perceptual Reasoning; minimizes working memory & processing speed influence
KOIS
includes Occupation, College Major, & Vocational Interest
Formative Program Eval is used to __ or __ a program & includes __
used to develop/improve a program (need, evaluative, structure, implimentation, process)
Summative Program Eval determine a program’s __ & __ met through __
determine program outcomes & goals met (outcome, impact, cost-benefit, secondary analysis, meta)
MMSE
score of 24 is normal functioning
True/False Test
lowest test reliability; high probability of guessing the right answer = low test reliability
Correction for Attenuation Formula: increase a predictor’s __ through __
increase a predictor’s reliability through criterion-related validity
SB5
two route subtests of object series/matrices & vocab; used to determine the appropriate entry level for other subtests
Sensitivity
(validity) test’s ability to accurately identify ppl who they are designed to identify
Raven’s Standard Progress Matrices
nonverbal intelligence in 6y/o+ (good for foreign language testing)
Retroactive interference
previous info (retro) is replaced w. recent info; the past is replaced w. the future
Proactive interference
recent info (pro) is replaced w. previous info; the future is replaced w. the past
OCD tx
- exposure + response prevention is the first line tx
- antidepressants have similar effects
- combined may enhance effects
Agoraphobia tx
in vivo exposure + response prevention is the first line tx
Ideomotor Apraxia (location + definition)
left hemisphere parietal lobe; can’t turn an idea into action
__ & __ help teach ASD kids to speak
Discrimination Training & Shaping
Entorhinal cortex, hippocampus, & __ memories are the first to be impacted in __
recent memories; Alzheimer’s
Sundowning
occurs in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s; characteristic of NCD
Pseduodimensia
signs are the same as MDD; “I don’t know” responses, onset after major stressor, etc.
Hypothalamus electrical stimulation
electrical stimulation here in cats/animals results in different aggression types
Prefrontal cortex is linked to __
prospective memory
Frontal lobe is linked to __ symptom
perseveration symptom
Papez circuit
emotional expression/experience
high levels of cortisol is linked to loss of neurons in the __ & __ impairment
hippocampus & memory
FGA
higher risk for tardive dyskinesia than SGA; if having a severe reaction, replace w/ SGA.
SSRI vs TCA
SSRI higher risk for sexual dysfunction than TCAs; TCA higher risk for anticholinergic + heart SE than SSRI
__ helps to explain adolescent-type antisocial personality/conduct disorder
Maturity-gap
Neurological deficits helps to explain __
life-course-type antisocial personality/conduct disorder
Tic Disorders are treated by _______ dopamine levels
reducing dopamine levels
High expressed emotions
high relapse for both schizophrenia & MDD
Interoceptive exposure
exposure to physical sensations associated w/ panic
Exteroceptive exposure
exposure to actual situations associated w/ panic
Cue exposure treats __
treats alcohol dependency
Postpartum tx
CBT & IPT
OCD brain activity includes __ serotonin levels & elevated activity in the __
low; elevated activity in the Caudate nucleus
Reactive attachment
- severe neglect from caregivers; persistent pattern of inhibited/withdrawn emotions/behaviors toward caregivers
- 2+ symp
- 9mo - 5y/o onset
Parietal Lobe Seizures/Stroke
symptoms are contralateral neglect; disturbed body image; symptoms relating to sensations (tingling, numbness)
Occipital Lobe Seizures
symptoms related to eyes; visual hallucinations, rapid eye movements
Frontal Lobe Seizures
(2nd most common) abnormal movements + posture, explosive screams/laughter, impaired speech w. intact comprehension, autonamic symptoms
Temporal Lobe Seizures
(most common) odd taste/odor, deja-vu, impaired speech & impaired comprehension, autonomic symptoms
Synesthesia
different sounds are different colors
Opponent-process theory
cells contain 3 types (red/green, blue/yellow, white/black); explains afterimages + colorblindness