Pure Science Frequently Involves the Making of Value Judgments About

question 185

True/False

Pure science frequently involves the making of value judgments about the moral or political correctness of a fact, idea, or theory.

Understand the use and purpose of the Time-Line Followback for Alcohol (TFLB-Alcohol).

Understand the importance of contextual analysis in assessing a client's history of use and mental health.

Understanding the various purposes of standardized tests and substance abuse screenings.

Identification and comparison of commonly used instruments in substance abuse screening.

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Definitions:

Case Studies

Research method involving an up-close, in-depth, and detailed examination of a subject of study (the case), as well as its related contextual conditions.

Autism

A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.

Phrenology

A now-discredited theory that suggested the shape and size of the skull could determine personality traits and mental abilities.

Pseudoscientific Theory

A theory that claims to be based on scientific principles but lacks empirical support, often failing to adhere to the scientific method or peer review.