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29) Oliver Sacks: Case of Clive Wearing
A prominent musician of the time, Clive Wearing has a severe case of amnesia due to viral encephalitis. His inability to encode his accurate perceptions, as well some parts of
Ethical issues in Psychological Testing
There are basically two types of ethical issues in Psychological testing. 1. Issues in test administration: Ethics, bias, cultural fairness 2. Factors influencing test performance- Examiner, situational variables and test-takers
Steps in Psychological Test Construction- Master the 7 Steps to Create Great Tests
Introduction Psychological test construction involves several key steps designed to ensure that the test accurately measures the targeted psychological traits or behaviours. Kaplan and Saccuzzo (2005) defined a psychological test
Social Cognitive Theories of Development
According to social-cognitive learning theory, behavior is learned primarily through observation and not through trial and error, as it is with operant conditioning. We don’t need to experience the consequences
Behavioral Theories of Development
Behavioral Theories of Development applies a behavior analytic approach to the field of human development and behavior change across the lifespan, by examining both the acquisition of basic skills and the
2 Important Theories of Cognitive Development
What is Cognition? Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through experience, senses, and thought. It encompasses a wide range of mental functions and activities
Types of Psychological Tests
What is Psychological/ Psychometric Test? According to Gregory (2015) Psychological test is a standardized procedure for sampling behavior and describing it with categories or scores. Kaplan (2005) defined psychological test as
What is Psychological Test and Its 6 Important Characteristics
Throughout our lives, we see various tests designed to assess knowledge, skills, and behavior. Among these, psychological tests hold a important role in understanding human attributes, behavior, and mental functioning.
Future of I/O Psychology
Following points need to be address by Future Industrial & Organizational (I/O) Psychology Responding to Economic Pressures Responding to Globalization Managing Workforce Diversity Improving Customer Service Improving People Skills Stimulating
4 Important Problems in the Health Care System
Introduction Healthcare in India is a complex and multifaceted sector that faces numerous challenges. Dr. Arvind Kasthuri (2018) identified five key issues that hinder the effective delivery of healthcare services
The Person in Health and Illness and Its 2 Important Implications
Introduction to the Person in Health and Illness Understanding health and illness requires a holistic approach that considers biological, psychological, and social influences on well-being. Health is not simply the
Need of Health Psychology- 10 Important Reasons
Introduction The need of health psychology has existed from the very beginning. Since psychology became an independent field of study in the 20th century, psychologists have contributed significantly to understanding