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Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Psychology

Understanding the Standardized Scoring of the SAT: Explained with Z-scores

The well-known score scale on the SAT, with M= 500 and SD = 100, is what type of score? standard score The well-known score scale on the...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Psychology

Unraveling the Myth of Unitary Intelligence: The Legacy of Thurstone’s Primary Mental Abilities and Factor Analysis

Thurstone counter argument to Spearman; seven clusters; those who are good at one thing in a certain cluster are usually strong in other clusters as well Thurstone...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Psychology

Thurstone’s Seven Clusters of Abilities: Understanding the Theory of Intelligence

Thurstone’s seven clusters of abilities 1. Verbal comprehension 2. Inductive reasoning 3. Word fluency 4. Spatial ability 5. Memory6. Perceptual speed 7. Numerical ability In the field...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Psychology

Exploring the Concept of Traits: Understanding the Characteristics and Qualities That Define Individuals and Groups

trait a characteristic pattern of behavior or a disposition to feel and act, as assessed by self-report inventories and peer reports A trait can be defined as...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Psychology

Understanding Personality Traits: An Overview of Major Trait Theories in Social Science

trait theories theories that define personality as stable and enduring behavior patterns Trait theories of personality focus on examining specific characteristics and traits that individuals possess. These...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Psychology

The 7 Essential Steps of the Scientific Method Explained for Social Science Research

type the 7 steps of the scientific method 1. Frame a Research Question2. Conduct a Literature Review3. Form a Hypothesis4. Design a Study5. Conduct the Study6. Analyze...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Psychology

Unlocking the Science of Detection Tasks: Methods and Applications in Psychology, Neuroscience and Engineering

typical detection task? Single Interval Yes-No A typical detection task involves identifying the presence or absence of a particular object, feature, or event in a given stimulus...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Psychology

The Importance of Unconditional Positive Regard in Therapeutic and Educational Settings

unconditional positive regard a caring, accepting, nonjudgmental attitude, which Carl Rogers believed would help clients to develop self-awareness and self-acceptance Unconditional positive regard is a concept introduced...