PSY 0515 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Ipsative, Ecological Validity, Somatosensory System
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Empirically based connections between biology (brain structure) and skills, abilities (brain functions) used to carry out activities. Testing: systematic evaluation of skills and abilities using a variety of tests and measures that have been proven to measure those skills. In what environments and situations in the face of certain demands. Ecological validity (clinical predictions, no real-world validity) Initiation and modulation: dexterity/flexibility/speed, self-regulation, go/no-go, stroop test. Attention/concentration/vigilance: digit span/coding, cancellation/digit vigilance (get rid of one number in a sequence, paced auditory serial addition test (challenging auditory task, continuous performance test: hit the space bar when you see a number. Language tests: token test: ability to follow directions. Memory and learning: wechsler memory scale: repeat details from a story, recall number series, shapes, memory overtime is learning, retention, prospective memory: remembering to remember (remember that you have something in the future, rivermeade behavioral memory test.
