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Most traditional theories of intelligence have little to do with the question of whether people w... more Most traditional theories of intelligence have little to do with the question of whether people with high intelligence can successfully address real world problems. A high IQ is correlated with many important outcomes (e.g., academic prominence, reduced crime), but it does not protect against cognitive biases, partisan thinking, reactance, confirmation bias, and even falling for discredited beliefs such as alchemy, cold fusion, and astrology. There are several newer theories that directly address the question about solving real-world problems. Prominent among them is Sternberg’s adaptive intelligence with “adaptation to the environment” as the central premise, a construct that does not exist on standardized IQ tests (e.g., Sternberg, 2019). Similarly, Stanovich and West (2014) argue that standardized tests of intelligence are not measures of rational thought—the sort of skill/ability that would be needed to address complex real-world problems. Halpern and Butler (2020) advocate for ...
The Oxford Handbook of Undergraduate Psychology Education, 2015
Differences and similarities between clinical and counseling disciplines.
Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless, 1996
It strikes us that premature adventure into weighty philosophical reflection easily masks the pra... more It strikes us that premature adventure into weighty philosophical reflection easily masks the practical and all-too-human inclinations that impede the transformation of education demanded by the "politically correct" and the "multicultural." Our aim, then, is to be more plain than people usually are about the matters of political correctness and multiculturalism. We begin with a very simple declaration of terms.
Teaching of Psychology, 2008
Rehabilitation Psychology, 2005
Rehabilitation Psychology, 2013
According to recent estimates from the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP, 2015), the u... more According to recent estimates from the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP, 2015), the unemployment rate for persons with disability (PWDs) is more than double that of persons without disability (11.7% vs. 5.3%), even though two thirds of these PWDs indicate that they are willing and able to work (Canas & Sondack, 2011; Harris Interactive, 2000). The social/structural model used to explain this employment gap emphasizes the negative beliefs, prejudice, and misinformation that prevent PWDs full inclusion and participation in the workplace (Dunn & Burcaw, 2013). The model also identifies extensive structural barriers, examples of which range from missing curb cuts to inaccessible websites. The World Wide Web enables many people to communicate, participate in civic life, become more educated, and develop a far greater social network. In addition, Internet access and usage has become almost a necessity for job seekers today, as evidenced by the proliferation of websites such as simplyhired.com, indeed.com, monster.com and careerbuilder.com. An increasing number of organization websites permit jobseekers to search available openings and apply online. However, whether due to prejudice, ignorance, or inattention, organizations launch websites that are unwelcoming and technologically inaccessible to people with sensory, mobility, and cognitive impairments. PWDs should have equal ability to complete online job applications or, at the very least, websites should include a statement specifying how a PWD can obtain accommodations for the job application process, if needed. For many persons with disability such barriers can exacerbate existing employment disadvantages relative to other groups.
Rehabilitation Psychology, 2008
Australian Journal of Psychology, 2013
American Psychologist, 2007
Performance benchmarks are proposed to assist undergraduate psychology programs in defining their... more Performance benchmarks are proposed to assist undergraduate psychology programs in defining their missions and goals as well as documenting their effectiveness. Experienced academic program reviewers compared their experiences to formulate a developmental framework of attributes of undergraduate programs focusing on activity in 8 domains: curriculum, assessment issues, student learning outcomes, program resources, student development, faculty characteristics, program climate, and administrative support. A continuum of performance was conceptualized for each attribute in each of the domains to characterize underdeveloped, developing, effective, and distinguished achievement for undergraduate programs. The authors hope to inspire a national conversation about program benchmarks in psychology in order to improve program quality, encourage more effective program reviews, and help optimally functioning programs compete more successfully for resources on the basis of their distinguished achievements.
Page 1. POSITIVE PSYCHO GUIDE Page 2. Page 3. Pursuing Human Strengths A POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY GUID... more Page 1. POSITIVE PSYCHO GUIDE Page 2. Page 3. Pursuing Human Strengths A POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY GUIDE Page 4. Pursuing Hum an Strengths: A Positive Psychology Guide © 2004 by W orth Publishers AIL rights reserved. Printed in the United States of Am erica. ...
Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, Oct 1, 2010
Routledge eBooks, Jun 26, 2023
Most traditional theories of intelligence have little to do with the question of whether people w... more Most traditional theories of intelligence have little to do with the question of whether people with high intelligence can successfully address real world problems. A high IQ is correlated with many important outcomes (e.g., academic prominence, reduced crime), but it does not protect against cognitive biases, partisan thinking, reactance, confirmation bias, and even falling for discredited beliefs such as alchemy, cold fusion, and astrology. There are several newer theories that directly address the question about solving real-world problems. Prominent among them is Sternberg’s adaptive intelligence with “adaptation to the environment” as the central premise, a construct that does not exist on standardized IQ tests (e.g., Sternberg, 2019). Similarly, Stanovich and West (2014) argue that standardized tests of intelligence are not measures of rational thought—the sort of skill/ability that would be needed to address complex real-world problems. Halpern and Butler (2020) advocate for ...
The Oxford Handbook of Undergraduate Psychology Education, 2015
Differences and similarities between clinical and counseling disciplines.
Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless, 1996
It strikes us that premature adventure into weighty philosophical reflection easily masks the pra... more It strikes us that premature adventure into weighty philosophical reflection easily masks the practical and all-too-human inclinations that impede the transformation of education demanded by the "politically correct" and the "multicultural." Our aim, then, is to be more plain than people usually are about the matters of political correctness and multiculturalism. We begin with a very simple declaration of terms.
Teaching of Psychology, 2008
Rehabilitation Psychology, 2005
Rehabilitation Psychology, 2013
According to recent estimates from the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP, 2015), the u... more According to recent estimates from the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP, 2015), the unemployment rate for persons with disability (PWDs) is more than double that of persons without disability (11.7% vs. 5.3%), even though two thirds of these PWDs indicate that they are willing and able to work (Canas & Sondack, 2011; Harris Interactive, 2000). The social/structural model used to explain this employment gap emphasizes the negative beliefs, prejudice, and misinformation that prevent PWDs full inclusion and participation in the workplace (Dunn & Burcaw, 2013). The model also identifies extensive structural barriers, examples of which range from missing curb cuts to inaccessible websites. The World Wide Web enables many people to communicate, participate in civic life, become more educated, and develop a far greater social network. In addition, Internet access and usage has become almost a necessity for job seekers today, as evidenced by the proliferation of websites such as simplyhired.com, indeed.com, monster.com and careerbuilder.com. An increasing number of organization websites permit jobseekers to search available openings and apply online. However, whether due to prejudice, ignorance, or inattention, organizations launch websites that are unwelcoming and technologically inaccessible to people with sensory, mobility, and cognitive impairments. PWDs should have equal ability to complete online job applications or, at the very least, websites should include a statement specifying how a PWD can obtain accommodations for the job application process, if needed. For many persons with disability such barriers can exacerbate existing employment disadvantages relative to other groups.
Rehabilitation Psychology, 2008
Australian Journal of Psychology, 2013
American Psychologist, 2007
Performance benchmarks are proposed to assist undergraduate psychology programs in defining their... more Performance benchmarks are proposed to assist undergraduate psychology programs in defining their missions and goals as well as documenting their effectiveness. Experienced academic program reviewers compared their experiences to formulate a developmental framework of attributes of undergraduate programs focusing on activity in 8 domains: curriculum, assessment issues, student learning outcomes, program resources, student development, faculty characteristics, program climate, and administrative support. A continuum of performance was conceptualized for each attribute in each of the domains to characterize underdeveloped, developing, effective, and distinguished achievement for undergraduate programs. The authors hope to inspire a national conversation about program benchmarks in psychology in order to improve program quality, encourage more effective program reviews, and help optimally functioning programs compete more successfully for resources on the basis of their distinguished achievements.
Page 1. POSITIVE PSYCHO GUIDE Page 2. Page 3. Pursuing Human Strengths A POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY GUID... more Page 1. POSITIVE PSYCHO GUIDE Page 2. Page 3. Pursuing Human Strengths A POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY GUIDE Page 4. Pursuing Hum an Strengths: A Positive Psychology Guide © 2004 by W orth Publishers AIL rights reserved. Printed in the United States of Am erica. ...
Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, Oct 1, 2010
Routledge eBooks, Jun 26, 2023