Jennifer, a Research Manager at a Government Research Laboratory, Caught

question 38

Multiple Choice

Jennifer, a research manager at a government research laboratory, caught a technician falsifying experimental results. Jennifer removed the technician from her part of the laboratory and began termination proceedings. She was using

• A) Punishment.
• B) Positive reinforcement.
• C) Negative reinforcement.
• D) Extinction.

Grasp the ethical considerations and requirements of informed consent in the counseling process, including what information must be disclosed to clients.

Understand the concept and importance of validity in educational and psychological testing.

Identify and differentiate between the types of validity (content, criterion, construct).

Recognize the role of factor analysis in determining the grouping of items in a test.

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Definitions:

No-Fault Divorce

A divorce proceeding that does not require the petitioner to prove wrongdoing by the other spouse, allowing for the dissolution of marriage based on irreconcilable differences.

Child Custody

The legal determination of which parent or guardian has the right to make decisions about and care for a child following a divorce or separation.

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and is able to make contributions to their community.

Prenuptial Agreement

A contract formed between two persons who are contemplating marriage to provide for the division of their property in the event of divorce or death.