Discriminant validity, also known as divergent validity, is the extent to which a measure does not correlate strongly with measures of different, unrelated constructs. Here, a construct is a behavior, attitude, or concept, particularly... Read more »
Frawn Morgan, MAPP ’17, followed a 4-decade career in real estate development
and institutional finance with education, research, and writing on how to raise well-being in
working mothers. Her doctoral... Read more »
The American Psychological Association states: “Misinformation is false or inaccurate information—getting the facts wrong. Disinformation is false information which is deliberately intended to mislead—intentionally misstating the facts” and adds, “By providing valuable... Read more »
By Julie M. Koch, PhD (Oklahoma State University) & Chloe Goldbach (Southern Illinois University-Carbondale) In 2019, we have not gone more than a month without seeing headlines like these: October 17: Black... Read more »
Theory of Mind (ToM) refers to the ability to attribute mental states, such as beliefs, desires, and intentions, to oneself and others. Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often show atypical development... Read more »
Are you wondering what to do next, how to get unstuck, how to get out of a slump? Are you unsure how to take the next best step in a meaningful life?... Read more »
My last post focused on specific strategies to resolve workplace conflict. But let’s be honest. Most of us don’t relish the idea of managing conflict, whether that occurs at work or in... Read more »
By Amalia Corby, MS (Senior Legislative and Federal Affairs Officer, APA Advocacy Office) Did you know that an estimated 15% of men and 30% of women entering the criminal justice system have... Read more »
External validity refers to the extent to which the results of a study can be generalized beyond the specific context of the study to other populations, settings, times, and variables. Key Takeaways... Read more »
Josey Murray, MAPP’23,is a health, wellness, and lifestyle writer and editor based in New York City. Her writing focuses on how to live the good life and what sustainable wellness means for... Read more »