Test phase

Question 1

Why is a process model useful for practitioners? (2)

Answer 1

1. It helps them to develop a structured account of the problem and its underlying causes
2. It give clues as to where interventions must be targeted in the model

Question 2

What are the 4 differente types of associations (relations) in a process model?

Answer 2

1. Direct
2. Indirect (mediator)
3. Reinforcing (moderator)
4. Undermining (moderator)

Question 3

What are the 3 rules of thumb in creating a process model?

Answer 3

1. Start with the outcome variable on the right
2. No more than 4 levels including outcome variable (3 to the left)
3. No more than 10 variables

Question 4

What are some heuristics in developing a process model? (4)

Answer 4

1. Work from right to left
2. Put arrows between variables and indicate if they are positive or negative
3. Check if variables are psychological, specific, concrete and continuous
4. Check if variables entail behavior, attitudes or affect

Question 5

How to weight associations? (3)

Answer 5

1. Is effect size based on large quantity of studies or a single/small set?
2. Who is N, are they similar to the target group?
3. What is the level of evidence? (e.g., opinion, case study, non-randomized control trial, randomized control trial, systematic reviews and meta-analysis)

Question 6

What determines the strength of an effect?

Answer 6

Effect size, not P-value!