Back to AI Flashcard MakerPsychology /Psychological - W7 - Chapter 13 (Keywords) - DN Part 1
Psychological - W7 - Chapter 13 (Keywords) - DN Part 1
This deck covers key terms and concepts from Chapter 13 of a psychology textbook, focusing on various psychological assessment methods and techniques.
analogue behavioural observation
observations in an environment designed to increase chances of the targetted behaviour occurring p.479
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Term
Definition
analogue behavioural observation
observations in an environment designed to increase chances of the targetted behaviour occurring p.479
analogue study
Research or Behavioural intervention replicates variable/s that are simlar or analagous to real variables of interest p.479
apperceive
to perceive in terms of past perceptions p.451
behavioural assessment
assessment approach based on analysis of behaviour including antecedents & consequences of the behaviour p.471
behavioural observation
monitoring actions of self or others may be visual or electronic quantitative or qualitative info recorded typically for diagnosis or to design an int...
biofeedback
generic term refers to psychophysiological assessment techniques gauges, displays, or records a continuous monitoring of selected biological processes...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
analogue behavioural observation | observations in an environment designed to increase chances of the targetted behaviour occurring p.479 |
analogue study | Research or Behavioural intervention replicates variable/s that are simlar or analagous to real variables of interest p.479 |
apperceive | to perceive in terms of past perceptions p.451 |
behavioural assessment | assessment approach based on analysis of behaviour including antecedents & consequences of the behaviour p.471 |
behavioural observation | monitoring actions of self or others may be visual or electronic quantitative or qualitative info recorded typically for diagnosis or to design an intervention or to measure an intervention outcome p. 12-13, 476-478 |
biofeedback | generic term refers to psychophysiological assessment techniques gauges, displays, or records a continuous monitoring of selected biological processes e.g., pulse & bloof pressure p.481 |
composite judgement | an averaging of multiple ratings of judgements purpose - to minimise rater error p.486 |
comprehensive system (Exner) | John Exner’s integration of several methods of administration scoring & interpreting the RORSCHACH TEST p.447 |
contrast effect | potential source of error in behavioural ratings occurs when dissimilarity of behaviours leads to a ‘more’ or ‘less’ favourable rating than would have occured if the dissimilarity hadn’t existed p.486 |
ecological momentary assessment | behavioural diary keeping of problem behaviours real-time recording on hand-held computer p.474 |
figure drawing test | task - draw a human figure &/or other figures inferences about the basis of the figure are made about the testtakers ability personality neurological intactness p.463 |
free association | a technique mostly used in psychoanalysis thoughts shared as they occur contrast with word association p.458n5 |
functional analysis of behaviour | behavioural assessment process of **identifying ** dependent variables independent variables p.479 |
implicit motive | nonconscious influence on behaviour typically acquired on the basis of experience p.454 |
inquiry (on the Rorschach) | element of Rorschach administration following initial presentation of all 10 cards assessor asks specific questions to gain insight into what led to assessee’s perceptions p.445 |
leaderless group technique | situational assessment technique assessor evaluates performance in a group situation on variables such as leadership initiative cooperation p.480, 585 |
need (Murray) | determinants of behaviour arising from within the individual according to Henry Murray contrast with Murrayan concept of press p.452 |
objective methods of personality assessment | usually short-answer items, usually multiple-choice true-false or matching format task - select one response from the two or more provided scoring involves set procedures little or no judgement required by scorer p.440-441 |
penile plethysmograph | an instrument used in assessment & treatment of male sex offenders measures changes in penis volume as a function of sexual arousal p. 18, 482 |
percept (on the Rorschach) | a perception of an image typically in the RORSCHACH p.445 |