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Types of Problems and Decisions (Scenario)

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Types of Problems and Decisions (Scenario)
It seems Dave spends most of his day making decisions. Every time he turns around, someone wants him to make a decision about something. This morning, the office assistant came in and asked if she could reorder paper for the fax machine. That seemed like a routine decision that he should not have to deal with. If Dave could avoid those types of decisions, then he could focus more time and attention on the more complicated issues, such as the one presented to him by the production supervisor this afternoon. According to the supervisor, a major piece of equipment urgently needs repairs, and the repair bill could cost almost as much as a new machine!
-The problem of whether to repair a piece of equipment or to purchase a new machine is an example of a(n) ________ problem.

Recognize the impact of cultural and socio-economic factors on intelligence testing.

Identify the significance of average scoring on intelligence tests and the implications for assessment.

Understand the tools and techniques used for mental health assessment, including EEG, projective tests, and brain imaging techniques.

Identify and describe the development and evolution of diagnostic systems, particularly the DSM.

Definitions:

Glucocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones that play a role in regulating metabolism, immune response, and stress, produced in the adrenal cortex.

Circadian Cycle

The Circadian Cycle is an internal biological clock running roughly 24 hours that regulates sleep patterns, feeding behavior, hormone production, and other physiological processes.

EEG Patterns

EEG patterns refer to the visual representation of the electrical activity of the brain as recorded by an electroencephalogram, useful in diagnosing conditions like epilepsy or sleep disorders.

Frequency

Number of cycles a wave completes in a given time.