Fact Pattern 3-2 Sally Tells You That She Is in a Dispute with a Dispute

question 22

Multiple Choice

Fact Pattern 3-2
Sally tells you that she is in a dispute with her employer regarding whether in denying Sally a promotion she wanted, the employer committed sex discrimination. Sally says that she has heard about both mediation and arbitration and asks you which would result in a quicker judgment in her favor because she does not particularly want to go to the time and expense of a court action. Sally also asks if, as a friend, you will go with her when she consults with a lawyer.
-Refer to fact pattern 3-2. What would you tell Sally regarding whether she should choose mediation or arbitration?

• A) That mediation and arbitration are essentially the same thing.
• B) That a mediator would actually decide the case whereas an arbitrator would not.
• C) That an arbitrator would actually decide the case whereas a mediator would not.
• D) That both an arbitrator and a mediator would decide the case but that an arbitrator is required to be a lawyer whereas a mediator is not.

Identify the major perspectives and their focus within psychology.

Understand the role of cognitive processes and neuroscience in modern psychology.

Understand the contributions of psychology's pioneers to the field and their historical context.

Recognize the interdisciplinary nature of psychology and its roots in philosophy and biology.

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Definitions:

Difference Threshold

The smallest change in stimulation that is detectable by a person at least half the time, referred to as the just noticeable difference (JND).

Separation Threshold

The minimum distance or difference in stimuli required to distinguish between two separate entities or experiences.

Difference Threshold

The minimal detectable difference between two stimuli required for detection that they are not the same, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).

Separation Threshold

The minimum distance or difference between stimuli detectable by the sensory system.