Midterm 1 Flashcards
CPA Code of Ethics (4)
- Respect the dignity of the person
- freedom to consent to consulting services
- privacy/confidentiality
- race, gender, sex - Responsible Caring
- minimize harm, mazimize benefit - Integrity of relationships
- avoid conflicts of interest
- open honest and accurate
- objective and unbiased - Responsibility to Society
- development of knowledge
practicing freedom of inquiry
Scientific Constructs
Defined terms created for scientific purpose
- eg. What is meant by confidence
Variable
assigned a value that can be counted
Independant Variable
cause that produces a change in dependant variable
Dependent variable
outcome that is expected to change as a result of manipulation of IV
Theories
attempt to explain phenomena and provide logical reason for relationships
Quantitative Inquiry
counts variables
data collection
Qualitative Inquiry
understanding meanings people assign to their experiences
obtained through open-ended questions or observations
Mixed methods
combination of qualitative and quantitative
Stress
Reactive as it results from something occurring
Situation that is perceived to be taxing or exceeding a person’s resources
demands exceed ability of person
Stressors
The cause of stress
Could be:
- Psychological
- External
- Social
Coping
Cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage specific demands that are taxing or exceed a persons ability
What do refs find stressful
- Interpersonal conflict
- arguing with platers and coaches - Fear of physical harm
- Time demands
- missing out on family time - Peer conflicts
- evaluations from superiors - Fear of failure
- Role culture conflict
- putting the whistle away in playoffs
- being told you cant call everything
- the best refs are the ones you dont see
Frustrations/Aggression Hypothesis
When players are frustrated they lash out leading to violence
2 Types of Appraisal
Threat - a situation where harm may occur or is likely
Challenge - a perception that obstacles can be overcome