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Action Research -
Involves actively participating in a change situation, often via an existing
organization, while simultaneously conducting research.
Scientific Management Theory (Theory X) -
According to this theory, the organization is a machine, and the worker is motivated
by financial reward. Bureaucratic. "One right way." Takes a limited view of worker
motivation.
Human Relations Theory (Theory Y) -
A theory that focuses on the role of human relationships in organizational efficiency
and effectiveness. A focus on human needs will create a better work place.
Systems Theory in Management -
A theory that focuses on organizations interacting with one another and the
recognition that changes in one area will impact other areas.
Contingency Theory -
Based on the premise that a leader's effectiveness is contingent on the extent to
which a leader's style fits or matches characteristics of the situation at hand.
Problem Solving Process Steps -
Engaging, assessing, planning, intervention, evaluating, termination of task.
Internal Validity -
The extent to which the observed results represent the truth in the population we are
studying and, thus, are not due to methodological errors. Addresses how much the
intervention can be correlated with the behavior.
External Validity -
The validity of applying the conclusions of a scientific study outside the context of
that study. In other words, it is the extent to which the results of a study can be
generalized to and across other situations, people, stimuli, and times.
Test-Retest Reliability -
A method for determining the reliability of a test by comparing a test taker's scores
on the same test taken on separate occasions.
Interobserver Reliability -
The degree to which two independent observers score the same phenomenon.
Reliability and Validity -
consistency; accuracy
,Selectivity -
Selectivity denotes benefits made available based on an individual need, usually
determined by a test of income.
Bowenian Family Therapy -
Attempts to improve differentiation and the generational transmission issues.
Strategic Family Therapy -
Seeks to reduce symptoms through altering styles of feedback that is thought to
maintain the problem.
Structural Family Therapy -
Examines roles and family organization.
Tolerance Training -
Teaches a client how to be more accepting of people and how to remain calm in
frustrating situations.
Passivity Training -
Teaches a client how to communicate what they really think or want.
Assertiveness Training -
Teaches clients how to express their feelings without being angry and
confrontational and stand up for their rights in social situations.
Confidence Training -
Teaches a client how to believe in themself and not feel defensive.
Interpretation (Technique) -
Attempts to draw together behavioral patterns for deeper understanding.
Clarification (Technique) -
Seeks to reformulate a problem in a client's words.
Confrontation (Technique) -
The direct addressing of a specific item in therapy.
Reframing or Relabeling (Technique) -
Invites the client to use language to see problems in a different way.
Type 1 Error (Statistical Hypothesis) -
Occurs when one detects an effect that was not actually present.
Type 2 Error (Statistical Hypothesis) -
The failure to reject a null hypothesis that is false. The failure to detect an effect that
is actually present.
Preperation (Stages of Change Model) -
, People start to take small steps toward the behavior change, and they believe
changing their behavior can lead to a healthier life.
Precontemplation (Stages of Change Model) -
A denial of issues or problems. Needs education on issues.
Contemplation (Stages of Change Model) -
Information is gathered and small changes may be made. Does not commit to
anything but willing to talk about it. Weighing pros and cons.
Action (Stages of Change Model) -
Specific and concrete action toward a goal is accomplished. Doing what it takes to
change the behavior.
Maintenance (Stages of Change Model) -
An effort to hold onto one's gains. Keeping up with the behavior for a significant
amount of time.
Relapse (Stages of Change Model) -
May push the process stages earlier or stop it all together.
Functional Behavior Assessment Steps -
Help client identify problem behaviors and discuss interfering behaviors with client.
Identify the antecedents or events that control the clients behaviors.
Develop a hypothesis of the behavior.
Test the hypothesis.
Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965 -
Helps older Americans by providing grants to states, which are then used by local
programs to provide services and support.
Social Planning -
Involves problem-solving and data-driven approaches that will recognize, establish,
and help organize services for identified groups. People centered, not place
centered.
Historical Research Design -
Uses secondary sources of evidence (official records, archives, diaries, reports) to
gather, validate and synthesize evidence from the past in order to refute or defend a
hypothesis.
Experimental Research Design -
A way to answer scientific questions that test a hypothesis through the use of
carefully controlled steps (involves performing an experiment).
Cohort Research Design -
Conducted over a period of time, involves members of society, and is often used in
applied social sciences and medical sciences.
Cross-Sectional Research Design -
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