PSYC31H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Qualitative Property, Test Data, Nocebo
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Examination data: never talk about particular test as an assessment not a singular test; assessment incorporates background, behavioural, quantitative and qualitative this constitutes an assessment. The different kinds of examination data: background data, background data are essential for providing the context in which current observations can be understood. Rich set of data surround background, it is essential, for which current observations can be understood. Catrosophe bias: what they describe is far worse, we tend to exaggerate when addressed. The different kinds of examination data: behavioral observations, how patients conduct themselves in the course of the examination is a source of useful information. Can tell you about everything you need sometimes. Behavioural observations: what behavioral observations have you made regarding yours truly in my role as your mock patient? i(cid:396)(cid:396)ita(cid:271)le, (cid:272)o(cid:373)plai(cid:374)i(cid:374)g a(cid:271)out (cid:271)a(cid:272)k pai(cid:374) . Beyond behavior and background, psychology exists (neuro-clinical) fact we use standardized tests why we are so useful to others (because we use tests)
