Scales

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to build on previous knowledge of stereotypical perceptions and ideas. Stereotype has two definitions, the first definition is to generalize characteristics, motives, or behavior to an entire group of people. The second definition is the little picture in our head that shape our impressions of people or groups of people. Stereotype threat is also an important concept which is defined as the apprehension experienced by members of a minority group that they…

Geologic time scales often last thousands of years, and it is easy to tell when they begin and end. The current geologic time scale has present day humans living in the Holocene period which began almost 12,000 years ago. Recent debate has begun, however, that proposes a new period. Since humans have had such a large effect on the Earth, especially in the last few hundred years, various scientists want to see this period of human effects as its own section on the geologic time scale. This…

He emphasizes that time periods on the geologic scale can vary in length and intensity. Some time periods span millions of years while others, like the Holocene, have covered far less than that. The length and division of the period on the time scale depend on the extent of changes to the Earth, as well as the presence of spikes in GSSP. Following a catastrophic event, the Earth’s surface and processes…

The intent of this study was to determine differentiation of leadership technique among various levels of coaching utilizing the Revised Leadership for Sport Scale (RLSS). The study was also designed to highlight differences between male and female coaches. Researchers focused their efforts on two main hypotheses: The first was that male and female coaches would respond differently to the RLSS in terms of leadership behavior. The second being that differences on the RLSS would be evident…

evolution is not occurring, simply because the system is in the critical state. This intermittent stage is dominated by the Red Queen Effect, where it takes all of the evolutionary capabilities of a species just to stay in the same place on a larger scale, since all other organisms are evolving as well. However, large evolutionary events, such as the Cambrian explosion or the Permian extinction are a direct result of the shifting critical state though huge avalanches in the self-organized…

industry. Through an analysis, of both industrial and small-scale agriculture, these two strategies of organization can be further examined; to evaluate the potential benefits and possible market failures from each of these different market strategies. As market structure continues to shift, with changing consumer preferences, I believe small-scale agriculture can benefit from implementing a mixed organization structure at the local level. Small-scale operations are inherently better suited to…

words: Vanderbilt, ADHD, validity o Articles I narrowed down  Psychometric Properties of the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale in a Referred Population (Wolraich et al., 2003) • Internal consistency and factor structure = acceptable, consistent with DSM-IV • Good reliability  The Psychometric Properties of the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale in a Community Population (Bard et al., 2013) • Complicated statistics • Reasonable reliability, construct validity,…

What is the Anthropocene? What is the Anthropocene, and why is it important? According to Paul Robbins, John Hintz, and Sarah A Moore (2014), the Anthropocene is an expression that is occasionally used in order to describe our current geologic epoch. It is said to have started from the time people first started having a control over ecosystems; influencing environmental ecologies all over the world (Robbins, Hintz, & Moore, 2014 p.4). With this definition, it is implied that humans have had a…

In this research, the authors propose a scale of second-hand shopping motivations. Guiot and Roux reveal 4 categories of shoppers, which are Regular shopper, thrifty critics, polymorphous enthusiasts and nostalgic hedonists. Furthermore, they evaluate the function of these shoppers’ motivations and its implication for designing and retailing strategies. Prior to their study, the authors explore the historical context of second-hand market. In short, they assert that second-hand consumption grew…

The Environment Rating Scale is an incredibly useful tool when utilized properly. It gives clear-cut, clean guidelines for a school/daycare environment and an overall decent idea of what a healthy, happy atmosphere looks like. When using the scale for the first time it may seem imposing because there is just so much information to address and process. I think to avoid being overwhelmed by it is to simply use it over and over again until it becomes second nature. It is an impressive tool that…