Reliability and validity Flashcards

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How can researchers counteract bias?

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  1. highlight anonymity of assessment.
  2. minimize fatigue, stress and distractions.
  3. imply that dishonesty can be detected.
  4. improve test content.
  5. use validity scales.
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Explain signal detection theory.

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Signal detection theory is a technique that can be used to evaluate the sensitivity of binary decisions.

  • it can lead to a hit, miss, false rejection or false positive.
  • can help determine cutoffs.
  • help determine different base rates and how they affect the outcome.
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Explain neurolaw.

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People have a biocognitive fingerprint. Neurolaw is focused on how this should be incorporated into legal systems.

  • acquired brain injuries.
  • neurological disorders.
  • genetic abnormalities.
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What are the pitfalls of neuroscience?

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  1. use of group-level knowledge to make inferences about individuals.
  2. psycho-legal fallacy.
  3. psychiatric disorders have a dimensional structure.
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