The WISC-IV has many strengths as well as weaknesses. Nevertheless‚ it’s extensive use in the field and the research data supporting this instrument make it an invaluable test. Some of the strengths include: 1) Good psychometric properties. The four major indices had good reliability and the Full Scale IQ was found to have excellent validity. These conclusions were supported by extensive factor analytic studies discussed in the manual. 2) Administration materials are well designed for children
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In a study released‚ 87% of workers worldwide are emotionally disconnected from their workplaces and are less likely to be productive; making work a source of frustration rather than one of fulfillment. (Gallup‚ 1993) The statistics illustrate a lack of commitment to learning and understanding of one’s own strengths and weaknesses‚ amongst the population. People need to think about the person they are and where their strengths and weaknesses lie because if they don’t stop to consider what they’re
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The prominant criticism of Utilitarianism is that it is extremely hard to predict the results of an action. The outcomes of all situations are hard to predict‚ so how can we possibly apply the rule of the greatest happiness for the greatest number if we do not know who will benefit most? It is also difficult to decide whether an outcome is morally good or bad. People have contrasting opinions on what they think is right or wrong and it depends on the individual who is making the decision. This causes
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In the play‚ ‘Macbeth’ by Shakespeare‚ Macbeth is a man with undeniably strong ambition‚ and true conscience. At the beginning of the play‚ Macbeth was portrayed as an ambitious soldier‚ who fought for his king. Although‚ once the witches planted the idea in his head of him potentially becoming King of Scotland‚ his strive and ambitious nature was one that turned into his weakness. Macbeth has changed subconsciously throughout the play and it is ambition that dominates his nature and ultimately causes
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The first weakness of this policy is that they’re trying to make every clinics dementia friendly; environments‚ as this could take a long time as well as during this time dementia service users or client might be differentiated alongside and their treatment during this time might be incomplete. However‚ this has a negative influence on anti-discriminatory practice the reason is that some clients might be discriminated against and not be treated as other dementia service users in other areas‚ may
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Strengths and limitations of different assessment methods Assessment Method | Strengths | Limitations | Direct Observation | Allows the assessor to see the candidate in action and may be able to cover several aspects of the qualification during a single session (see also Holistic)The observation can take place while the candidate’s normal work place so there is minimal disruption as they are able to continue to do their job while being assessed. | A fixed date and time must be arranged to suit
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References: Acaps. (2012). Strengths and Weaknesses of Quantitative Research. Qualitative and Quantitative Research Techniques for Humanitarian Needs Assessment‚ pg.6. Gov.UK. (2012). Criminal Records Bureau Check. Available: https://www.gov.uk/crb-criminal-records-bureau-check. Last accessed 10th November 2012. Kenyon‚ G (1996). Aging and Biography. New York: Springer Publishing Company. pg.92. Teddlie‚ C (2003). Handbook of Mixed Methods in Social & Behavioral Research. London: Sage Publication
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Strengths and limitations (1 page) Strength: It required Risk flags for 27 different chronic disease of each patient when extracting data to form the CCW database [1]. Rheumatoid arthritis and other comorbidities of interest including stroke‚ heart failure‚ hypertension‚ diabetes and depression were all recorded in this database [1]. The type of claims to qualify for rheumatoid arthritis in the CCW database included at least 2 inpatient records‚ skilled nursing facility (SNF) claims data‚ Home Health
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Cognition Based on parental report and direct observation Christopher displayed various strengths and weaknesses. Christopher can perform the following: spontaneously name five or more objects; stack six to seven blocks; look at a picture book with an adult and may name or point to simple objects and count up to 5 or more objects. He can also imitate scribbling‚ understanding concepts of one‚ and match circle‚ square and triangle. On the other hand‚ Christopher had difficulty with the following:
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because of social pressure. In this self assessment I will talk about my strengths and weaknesses in not only writing but researching and synthesizing complex texts. I will point out my weaknesses and strengths of understanding the nature of writing and research‚ to perform a recursive inquiry based writing process and produce meaningful arguments addressing specific community. By writing down my weaknesses and strengths I can change my weaknesses into to strengths and reinforce my strengths in writing
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