respond to Rundell`s post

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Research showed several different intelligence tests for adults.  Two which I found interesting include the Matrix Matching Test and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Third Edition.  The Matrix Matching Test, according to Pluck (2018) this test is faster (about ten minutes long in a power point presentation) and equally effective as other, more complex intelligence tests.  The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Third Edition (WAIS-III) takes about an hour and a half to administer according to Smith, McChristian, Smith & Meaux (2009).  They also point out that the WAIS-III is already revered as valid and reliable.  The Matrix Matching Test is very new, and has not yet been recognized as valid or reliable. 

One major hurdle related to doing assessments on adults is the reluctance to seek out help which may lead to an assessment.  Some other things which can make the process difficult is the need to accommodate the participant.  This means that one must ensure that the participant can both understand and comprehend the assessment itself.  One must also explain why they are doing the assessment and what it is for. 

The Smith et. Al. (2009) article does a good job of fighting for the Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (RIAS).  They point out that this is simply a reboot of the WAIS-III which only takes about 30 minutes instead of up to 90 minutes.  The Pluck (2018) article on the other hand fights for a completely new test being the Matrix Matching Test.  This test is a quick power point presentation utilizing visuospatial and semantic reasoning tasks citing time and ease of administration (Pluck, 2018).  This article doesn’t have a lot of positive to point out about other intelligence tests. 

Many might say that group testing is the way to go because it allows for multiple people being assessed at one time.  It does however have its drawbacks.  Mostly because many will not open up in a group setting.  Gregory (2014) explains that this can have two effects, one: invalid scores tend to go unrecognized.  The other is that many are shy and may test below their true ability.  In individual asPluck G. (2018). Preliminary Validation of a Free-to-use brief assessment of adult intelligence for sessments these challenges are addressed, however then only one patient can be assessed at a time.   

Labeling and/or mislabeling could have a huge impact on what one views to be their abilities.  Not only how one views their own abilities, but how their abilities are viewed by others.  On a separate note it could cause medications to be administered which are not necessary.  This can also open a person up to negative side effects of the medication. 

Gregory, R. J. (2014). Psychological testing: History, principles, and applications (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. 

research purposes: The Matrix Matching Test. Psychological Reports. 1-22. Doi:10.1177/0033294118762589 Retrieved From: http://journals.sagepub.com.proxy-library.ashford.edu/doi/pdf/10.1177/0033294118762589 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

Smith, B. & McChristian, C. & Smith, T., & Meaux, J. (2009). The relationship of the Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Third Edition. Perceptual and Motor Skills. (109) pps. 30-40.  Doi:10.2466/PMS.109.1.30-40 Retrieved from:  http://journals.sagepub.com.proxy-library.ashford.edu/doi/pdf/10.2466/pms.109.1.30-40 (Links to an external site.)
 

PSYCH HELP

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Hello. Need help/guidance on two homework assignments.

First one is : a brief (1 page, double spaced, 12 font) reflection paper:Choose 1 of the 4 states of consciousness discussed in the unit (Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, Drugs)Reflect on some related personal experience and the social environment.Write a brief summary (relating your experience to terms within the chapter) about what you have learned that may impact how you view your experience.

Second one is: 350 words aswering these two questions..

1. Should sleepwalking be a valid defense for a crime as serious as murder? What about other kinds of crimes?

2. What kind of evidence should be required to convince a jury that a crime was committed while sleepwalking?

 

Both are due by tonight 1200am. Let me know. thanks

Movie Review

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Please watch the following movie and provide a one page report on it.  The report should include a brief summary of the movie, if you could relate in any way and what could be gained about addiction or recovery from that movie.

 

Movie: Flight

psychology 500 words

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500 words or more

Last week, we took a brief break from focusing on specific psychology subspecialties to talk about career options.  There are numerous sources within the Course Syllabus that you may access to help you as you think about your own interests and goals.

For this purpose of this week’s Forum discussion, we will assume that students in this course are interested in psychology-related careers.  As you’ve discovered by now, the majority of these fields prefer graduate degree holders (there are, of course, opportunities for Bachelor’s level degree holders, but the number of opportunities open widely for those with graduate degrees).

Please explore the following website from the American Psychological Association (APA) before answering the below questions:

http://www.apa.org/education/grad/applying.aspx

Based upon your research on this website, please answer the following questions:

1.  Generally speaking, what pieces of information are applicants to graduate programs in psychology required to provide (e.g., academic information, standardized testing, recommendations, personal information, etc…)? 

2.  What are the costs for graduate programs?  What types of financial aid are available?  What are other options (e.g., merit fellowships, assistantships, outside employment)?  How much debt do graduate students generally take on and does that vary based on degree (masters vs. doctoral) or program (e.g., Ph.D. vs. Psy.D.)?

3.  What about accreditation?  How important is it?  How can prospective students differentiate between quality programs and programs that could actually hinder their chances for professional internships or future employment?

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Question/Prompt: Discuss 2 human growth and development theories that have been supported by research. Discuss 1 theory that has continued to be examined but has no empirical support. In addition, discuss what research is suggesting about the importance of spiritual development. How is it connected to the other areas of development (physical, emotional, and social)? the thread must include 2 scholarly references and 2 biblical principles in current APA format.

Need help in psychology

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From the text book; Psychology, Themes and variations edition 9, 

 

1.  Name and describe the 5 types of psychoactive drugs (table 5.2) and their potential short-term side effects.

 

2. Answer multiple choice attached.

Significance and Framework

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The Significance and Framework Sections of your prospectus.

Please add the Significance and Framework too the attach paper.

week five discussion two psy640

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Week 5 – Discussion 2 1 1 unread reply. 2 2 replies.

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

 Evaluating Assessment Instruments Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 11 in the textbook, the article by Baez (2013), the assigned chapters in the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (2006) guide  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. , and view the video Psychometric testing and employment .  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. .

For this discussion, you will use the PSY640 Checklist for Evaluating Tests  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. document to compare two assessment instruments used in industrial and organizational (I-O) psychology assessment. Based on the information in your text and assigned readings, select and evaluate two psychological tests used in industrial-organizational psychological assessment. You may not evaluate any of the tests you evaluated in the Week Four Applications in Personality Testing discussion.

In addition to the text, locate a minimum of two appropriate scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources to aid you in the analysis of the psychometric properties of the instruments based on published data. In your initial post, provide the names of the two tests you evaluated, and attach your completed PSY640 Checklist for Evaluating Tests document  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. . You must maintain the original format of the document and include the textbook and two additional scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources in the references section.

Guided Response: Review several of your colleagues’ posts and respond to at least two of your peers by 11:59 p.m. on Day 7 of the week. You are encouraged to post your required replies earlier in the week to promote more meaningful interactive discourse in this discussion. 

Evaluate the analysis presented by your colleague, including an explanation of each of the following elements: the dimensions of completeness, accuracy, and professional credibility of the analysis. Use your research and the assigned readings to support your assertions.

Continue to monitor the discussion forum until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) on Day 7 of the week and respond to anyone who replies to your initial post.

Assignment 3: Research Design Questions

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Assignment 3: Research Design Questions

Suppose you were going to create your own study to examine what course-delivery format (online, blended, or face-to-face) leads to the best performance in a psychological statistics class. In a paper identify the following for your study:What is your research question?What is your hypothesis (both null and alternate)?Is this a qualitative or quantitative design (based on type of variable collected) and why?Is this a descriptive, correlational or experimental design and why?What would be an example of a variable for this study that could be measured on a nominal scale? Ordinal scale? Interval scale? Ratio scale?Once you have collected your data, would you use inferential or descriptive statistics and why?Create a sample frequency distribution for one of the variables. Choose either a simple or grouped frequency distribution and explain your choice.

By Monday, October 5, 2015 , deliver your assignment to the M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox.Assignment 3 Grading Criteria Maximum Points Identified an appropriate research question3Correctly identified the null and alternative hypotheses.6Explained whether your study would be classified as a qualitative or quantitative design and why.6Explained whether your study would be classified as a descriptive, correlational or experimental design and why.10Provided an example of a variable for this study that could be measure on a nominal scale, ordinal scale, interval scale, and ratio scale.13Explained whether inferential or descriptive statistics would be used to analyze the data collected and why.6Created a sample frequency distribution for one of the variables. Selected either a simple or grouped frequency distribution and explained choice.20Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.16Total: 80