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Evaluating The Concurrent Validity Of Three Web-Based Iq Tests And The Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (Rias), Michael W. Firmin, Chi-En Hwang, Amanda J. Burger, Jessica Sammons, Ruth E. Lowrie Jan 2008

Evaluating The Concurrent Validity Of Three Web-Based Iq Tests And The Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (Rias), Michael W. Firmin, Chi-En Hwang, Amanda J. Burger, Jessica Sammons, Ruth E. Lowrie

Psychology Faculty Publications

In a double-blind study, 60 General Psychology students, selected in low, average, and high ACT ranges, were administered the Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (RIAS). On a separate occasion, the students also completed web-based internet IQ tests from tickle.com, queendom.com, and iqtest.com. MANOVA results showed that ACT level had a significant effect on all four IQ scores combined (Wilk’s Lambda = .451, p


Forgive As Christ Forgave, Luke M. Tse Jan 2008

Forgive As Christ Forgave, Luke M. Tse

Psychology Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Utilizing Undergraduate Assistants In General Education Courses, Michael W. Firmin Jan 2008

Utilizing Undergraduate Assistants In General Education Courses, Michael W. Firmin

Psychology Faculty Publications

This conceptual article relates a best-practice paradigm for undergraduate faculty who teach relatively large, undergraduate, general education courses and utilize an undergraduate teaching assistant (TA). Suggested characteristics for successful TAs are related as well as intrinsic and extrinsic motivators that help recruit quality assistants. Five factors are shared that are believed to have made an undergraduate TA program successful for 20 years: the quality of students recruited, helping students to handle well their peer-relationships with students in the class, learning which items can and cannot successfully be delegated to TAs, harnessing the potency of relationships, and maintaining a healthy benefit/cost …


A Grief Observed: Insight For Helpers, Luke M. Tse Jan 2008

A Grief Observed: Insight For Helpers, Luke M. Tse

Psychology Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.