A Psychologist in the Counseling Center Interviews a Student in Crisis

question 92

Multiple Choice

A psychologist in the counseling center interviews a student in crisis who is having suicidal thoughts. As part of the assessment process, the psychologist administers a test designed to evaluate potential suicide risk. Which type of validity is the psychologist relying on in this scenario?

• A) Statistical validity
• B) Face validity
• C) Predictive validity
• D) Construct validity

Identify fallacies in reasoning and their impact on ethical decision-making.

Recognize ethical guidelines for decision-making within corporations.

Understand the importance of ethics codes like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for financial officers.

Learn about resisting unethical requests in professional settings.

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Definitions:

Sutherland

An American sociologist, Edwin H. Sutherland is famous for developing the Differential Association theory, emphasizing that criminal behavior is learned through social interactions.

Differential Association

A theory in criminology that proposes individuals learn criminal behavior through interaction with others.

Criminality

The state of being involved in criminal activities or the tendency to commit crimes.

Group Phenomenon

Behaviors, attitudes, or outcomes that emerge from the interactions and dynamics within a group, not predictable by individual members' characteristics alone.