Factors Impacting School Performance Research has consistently shown that the relationship between intelligence and school performance explains only 25 percent of the variance. Hence, success in school must be related to other factors as well. Based on your understanding of the above statement, answer the following questions: What is your informed opinion on this relatively … Read more
Over the past five weeks you have examined several areas of psychology in relation to the areas/fields of psychology that you are most interested in. As you enter the final week of the course and potentially the end of your bachelor program you may think “what have I learned?”, not just for this course but … Read more
Psychological Tests Find a psychological test to review. Use resources such as the Online Library, the Internet, and printed journals and reports to research various psychological tests. Select the psychological testing area that interests you and relates to your choice of future profession. Create a 3- to 4-page r eport in a Microsoft Word document … Read more
Imagine that you are the new principal of a new private elementary school that caters to gifted and talented children. Your task is to write a letter to the parents of the children, explaining the role psychological tests will play in their child’s education this year. Write a draft of your letter, beginning Dear Parent, … Read more
Interpret and compare the performances of students in a test of basic skills. Question 1: A test has a mean of 30 and a standard deviation of five. Jackie has scored in the 57th percentile. Ethan has a T score of 70. Lan has obtained a z score of –0.2. Salvatore has received a raw … Read more
Intelligence and Adaptive Testing Based on your understanding of the standard scores (i.e., estimate individual’s scores as above average, average, or below average as compared to his or her classmates), answer the following: Explain at least two situational factors that may impact the usefulness of the different types of standard scores. Which type of standard … Read more
This assignment is a continuation of the central theme for the discussion assignments regarding your interests in psychology. For this week, we will discuss both the diversity that is part of our culture and the social norms, and then relate it to your interests in psychology. For this week answer the following question: as reference … Read more
You have been asked to develop a set of questions based on a class you took in the last term. Prepare a test containing at least twelve questions with at least two questions from each of the following categories: Knowledge—involves recalling of facts. Comprehension—helps understand the meaning or purpose. Application—involves using information and ideas in … Read more
Interview By now you should have completed your interview with someone from your field of interest. The interview format should be based on the following types of questions: Demographic questions: This is common in interviews and questionnaires. Typically, demographic questions include questions regarding age, gender, race or ethnicity, marital status, education level, career title (job), … Read more
For this week, you will review two case studies. Each study has some particular issues regarding ethics in psychology. For each case review the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct and explain which specific ethical standards may be violated in the cases. American Psychological Association (APA). You can access the … Read more