Psyc375 - Midterm Study Guide Rated A+

research {Ans: - integral part of training programs - 3 forms: academic settings, field, primary clinical settings}validity {Ans: extent to which a given tool measures what it's supposed to}developmental psychopathology (lifespan) model {Ans: - examined behaviour in relation to expected trajectories across the entire lifespan - emphasizes dynamic nature of development and it's major milestones and transition points}mental disorder {Ans: pathology is present AND it causes harm to an individual or others}integrating assessment data {Ans: - look for consistencies and inconsistencies across data sources - important considerations}trends in the past few decades (assessment) {Ans: - multi-modal approaches to assessment - emphasis on dimensional approach to diagnostics - evidence-based assessment - assessment of treatment outcomes}