The Commissioner of Health in New York State Wanted to Study

question 22

Short Answer

The Commissioner of Health in New York State wanted to study malpractice litigation in New York. A sample of 31 thousand medical records was drawn from a population of 2.7 million patients who were discharged during the year 2009. Using the information obtained from the sample to predict population characteristics with respect to malpractice litigation is an example of ________.

Comprehend Holland's theory including the constructs and how personality influences career choice.

Identify and describe the six RIASEC types as defined by Holland.

Explain the four constructs identified by Holland that describe relationships among and between types and environments.

Recognize the significance of differentiation, consistency, congruence, and clarity of identity within Holland’s theory.

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Definitions:

Piaget

Refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, especially his theory of cognitive development.

Construct Understandings

The process of forming mental concepts or models of how the world operates from experiences and information.

Sponges

Simple aquatic animals with porous bodies through which water flows, known for their lack of organs and ability to filter feed.