The Application of U

question 78

Multiple Choice

The application of U.S.standards to ethical issues that are clouded by cultural differences abroad is sometimes categorized as _____.

• A)overly idealistic.
• B)ethical imperialism.
• C)USA arrogance.
• D)situation ethics.

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Definitions:

Content Validity

The extent to which a test measures all aspects of the concept it intends to assess.

Criterion Validity

An attribute of a test, when it gives higher scores to people already known to have greater ability in the area it tests. The concept arises because some qualities are easier to recognize than to define completely, such as artistic ability.

Construct Validity

A measure of how well a test or experiment measures up to its claims or theoretical assumptions.

Analogue Observational Setting

An artificial environment set up in an office or laboratory to elicit specific classes of behaviour in individuals. Used when in vivo observation in the natural environment is impractical because of time constraints and the unpredictability of modern family life.