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BACKGROUND: The origin of inequalities in health outcomes has been explained by health selection and social causation models. Health selection processes operate particularly at school age. We study, if student allocation to teaching groups with aptitude tests (selective vs general class) differentiates adolescents by health behaviors and mental health. METHODS: Finnish schoolchildren 12-13 years from 12 selective classes, n = 248; 41 general classes, n = 703 answered a questionnaire on addictive products (tobacco, snus, alcohol, and energy drinks), digital media use, and mental health (health complaints, anxiety, and depression). Structural equation modeling was conducted to identify structures between outcomes, SEP (socioeconomic position), class type, and academic performance. RESULTS: Students in the selective classes reported less addictive digital media and addictive products use than students in the general classes. Differences in academic performance or SEP between the class types did not solely explain these differences. Mental health was not related to the class type. SEP was indirectly associated with health behaviors via the class type and academic performance. CONCLUSIONS: Selecting students to permanent teaching groups with aptitude tests differentiates students according to risky health behaviors. The impact of education policies using student grouping should also be evaluated in terms of students' health.
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Mental Health , Humans , Finland , Adolescent , Female , Male , Child , Health Status Disparities , Students/statistics & numerical data , Students/psychology , Schools , Health Behavior , Surveys and Questionnaires , Academic Performance/statistics & numerical data , Aptitude TestsABSTRACT
Background: This study aimed to evaluate the validity, reliability, and sensitivity of repeated multi-changes of direction agility test (rMCOD) compared to a soccer-specific field test of repeated sprint ability (S-RSA) and repeated sprint ability test (RSA). Methods: Thirty-five healthy male soccer players (age: 18.4 ± 1.3 years) from Tunisan national soccer league (elite and sub-elite) took part in this study. They performed the tests in a randomized order over five sessions interspaced by at least 72 h. The construct, predictive and discriminant validity, relative and absolute reliability, and sensitivity of the tests were analyzed. The total and best time of the test (the sum for all trials and the trial with the lowest duration on nine, six, and seven attempts for rMCOD, RSA, and S-RSA, respectively), fatigue index, rating of perceived exertion (RPE), and lactate concentration were recorded. Results: rMCOD correlated with both, S-RSA and RSA in total time (r = 0.85 and r = 0.52, respectively) and fatigue index (r = 0.74 and r = 0.83, respectively). Receiver operator characteristics were not able to discriminate between group levels (elite and sub-elite). When comparing training levels, only the fatigue index in S-RSA showed a difference between groups. Fatigue index, total time, and the best time in rMCOD showed excellent reliability, as well as the minimal change detectable (MCD = 0.89, MCD = 0.63, and MCD = 0.11, respectively) was higher than the standard error of the mean (SEM = 0.32, SEM = 0.23, and 0.04, respectively). Conclusion: rMCOD showed large to very large predictive validity compared with the S-RSA and RSA, being a reliable test for the following parameters: the best time and total time to perform the test. Nevertheless, this study design cannot ensure whether or not this test is able to detect real changes in performance in response to training since it did not include a training intervention; besides, rMCOD could not distinguish between elite and sub-elite players, which is a limitation.
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Soccer , Male , Humans , Adolescent , Young Adult , Adult , Reproducibility of Results , Aptitude Tests , Fatigue , Lactic AcidABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: This study examines the multifaceted factors influencing academic performance among dental students in Saudi Arabia, exploring the complex relationships between demographic, educational, and psychological variables and students' Grade Point Averages (GPAs) to enhance global dental education admission strategies. METHODS: Data on demographics, academic performance indicators (including GPA, high school grades, test scores), accommodation type, parental education, suspension history, and English proficiency were collected through an English-language electronic questionnaire from 900 dental students across multiple institutions in Riyadh. The study employed Pearson's correlation analysis to examine relationships between GPA and various academic and demographic factors. A detailed regression analysis, using a stepwise selection based on Akaike's information criteria (AIC), identified significant GPA predictors and evaluated the average marginal effects of pre-admission variables on GPA, alongside rigorous diagnostic checks to validate the model's robustness. RESULTS: The study revealed a complex interplay of factors impacting GPA among dental students. High school grades, achievement, and aptitude test scores showed moderate positive correlations with GPA, while negative correlations were observed with age and number of times suspended. Regression analysis highlighted age, marital status, high school grades, and test scores as key predictors, with complex interaction effects demonstrating the layered influences of these factors. For instance, the negative impact of age on GPA was moderated by high school grade and aptitude test score. The analysis also highlighted the significant marginal effects of various pre-admission variables on GPA, such as the negative average impact of age and the positive impact of high school grades. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides valuable insights into the multifaceted determinants of academic success in dental education. Our findings underscore the significant roles of high school grades, achievement, and aptitude test scores, as well as the nuanced influence of age and marital status on GPA. These results advocate for a holistic approach in evaluating candidates for dental programs and have broader implications for global dental education, emphasizing the need for comprehensive admission strategies.
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Educational Measurement , School Admission Criteria , Humans , Cross-Sectional Studies , Students, Dental , Aptitude TestsABSTRACT
Funções executivas (FE) referem-se ao conjunto de habilidades que, de forma integrada, coordenam o comportamento e a cognição. Assim, o comprometimento no desenvolvimento das FE está ligado a vários desfechos negativos ao longo da vida. Portanto, a avaliação dessas habilidades na infância é essencial para identificar e prevenir prejuízos na vida adulta. Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar evidências de validade do Teste Informatizado para Avaliação das Funções Executivas (Tafe) pelo critério de idade e pelo padrão de correlação entre medidas do TAFE e outras medidas de FE. Para isso, foi utilizada uma amostra de 51 crianças, entre 4 e 10 anos de idade, matriculadas em uma escola privada na cidade de Goiânia (GO), da pré-escola ao 4º ano do ensino fundamental. Como instrumentos, foram utilizados, além do Tafe, as tarefas de Bloco de Corsi, Teste de Trilhas A e B, Teste de Trilhas Pré-Escolares, Teste de Stroop Pré-Escolares e Subteste Dígitos da Escala Wechsler de Inteligência. Foram conduzidas análises estatísticas Kruskal Wallis para verificar a evidência de validade por relação com idade e análises de correlação não paramétrica de Spearman para avaliar as evidências de validade convergente. O instrumento investigado mostrou-se efetivo para discriminar entre as diferentes faixas etárias, assim, sensível ao desenvolvimento das FE. Os resultados obtidos no Tafe correlacionaram-se aos obtidos em outros testes que também avaliaram FE, mostrando claros padrões de convergência. Logo, as análises dos resultados fornecem evidências de validade ao Tafe, derivadas a partir de diferentes estratégias de investigação.(AU)
Executive functions (EF) refer to the set of skills that, in an integrated way, coordinate behavior and cognition. Thus, the commitment in developing EF is linked to several negative outcomes throughout life. Therefore, the assessment of these abilities in childhood is essential to identify and prevent possible harm in adult life. This study aimed to investigate evidences of validity of the Computerized Test for Evaluation of Executive Functions (TAFE) by the age criterion and by the pattern of correlation between TAFE measures and other EF measures. To this end, a sample of 51 children, between 4 and 10 years old, enrolled in a private school in the municipality of Goiânia (GO), from preschool to the 4th year of elementary school, was used. As instruments, in addition to TAFE, the tasks of Corsi Block, Trails Test A and B, Preschool Trails Test, Preschool Stroop Test and the Digits Subtest of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale were used. Kruskal Wallis statistical analyzes were conducted to verify the evidence of validity by age criteria and Spearman's nonparametric correlation analysis to assess evidence of convergent validation. The instrument investigated was effective to discriminate between different age groups, thus being sensitive to the development of EF. The results obtained in TAFE were correlated with those obtained in other tests that also assess FE, showing patterns of convergence. Therefore, the analysis of the results provides validation evidence to TAFE, derived from different investigation methods.(AU)
Las funciones ejecutivas (FE) se refieren al conjunto de habilidades que coordinan la conducta y la cognición. Así, el deterioro en el desarrollo de FE está relacionado con varios resultados negativos durante la vida. Por tanto, la valoración de estas habilidades en la infancia es fundamental para identificar y prevenir posibles daños en la vida adulta. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo investigar la evidencia de validez de la Prueba Computarizada para Evaluación de Funciones Ejecutivas (Tafe) por el criterio de edad y convergencia entre las medidas Tafe y otras medidas de FE. Para ello, se utilizó una muestra de 51 niños, de entre 4 y 10 años de edad, matriculados en un colegio privado de Goiânia (Goiás, Brasil) desde la preescolar hasta 4.º de primaria. Como instrumentos, además del Tafe, se utilizaron las tareas de Bloque de Corsi, el Test de los senderos A y B, el Test de los Senderos Preescolares, el Test de Stroop Preescolar y la Subprueba de Dígitos de la Escala Wechsler de Inteligencia. Se realizaron análisis estadísticos de Kruskal Wallis para verificar la validez por criterios de edad y análisis de correlación no-paramétrica de Spearman para evaluar la evidencia de validez convergente. Tafe demostró ser efectivo para discriminar entre diferentes grupos de edad, así es sensible al desarrollo de FE. Los resultados en Tafe se correlacionaron con los obtenidos en otras pruebas de FE, lo que muestra claros patrones de convergencia. Por tanto, el análisis aporta evidencias de validez para Tafe, derivadas de diferentes estrategias de investigación.(AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Cognition , Pliability , Inhibition, Psychological , Memory, Short-Term , Perception , Aptitude Tests , Play and Playthings , Play Therapy , Primary Health Care , Problem Solving , Psychological Phenomena , Psychological Tests , Psychology , Mental Recall , Recreation , Retention, Psychology , Attention , Schools , Auditory Perception , Social Adjustment , Social Support , Speech Perception , Stress, Psychological , Task Performance and Analysis , Technology , Therapeutics , Thinking , Wechsler Scales , Behavior , Behavioral Sciences , Neurosciences , Adaptation, Psychological , Child , Child Care , Child, Preschool , Environmental Monitoring , Organizations , Child Health , Cognitive Dissonance , Statistics, Nonparametric , Consciousness , Intuition , Neurobehavioral Manifestations , Behavioral Disciplines and Activities , Self Efficacy , Creativity , Recognition, Psychology , Personal Autonomy , Access to Information , Comprehension , Growth and Development , Discrimination, Psychological , Education , Emotions , Planning , Cerebrum , Resilience, Psychological , Executive Function , Stroop Test , Mindfulness , Spatial Memory , Self-Control , Metacognition , Wechsler Memory Scale , Memory and Learning Tests , Self-Management , Mentalization , Frustration , Systematic Review , Emotional Regulation , Multidimensional Scaling Analysis , Self-Testing , Functional Status , Social Interaction , Cognitive Training , Processing Speed , Psychological Growth , Higher Nervous Activity , Human Activities , Imagination , Language Development , Language Development Disorders , Learning , Mental Processes , Motor Activity , Neuropsychological Tests , NeuropsychologyABSTRACT
O isolamento social provocado pela pandemia de covid-19 exigiu uma intensificação no estabelecimento de parâmetros para o trabalho do neuropsicólogo com suas especificidades. Assim, o objetivo deste artigo é levantar reflexões sobre a prática neuropsicológica infantil via internet baseada na nossa experiência prática vivenciada no período, relacionando com as referências teóricas da abordagem histórico-cutural e outros trabalhos que discorrem sobre as particularidades dessa modalidade de atendimento. Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica em fontes reconhecidas, como SciELO e Google Acadêmico, utilizando-se marcadores como "neuropsicologia on-line" e "teleneuropsicologia", entre outros, em português, inglês e espanhol. Os trabalhos encontrados foram utilizados como fundamento para discutir as ideias aqui apresentadas, a partir da experiência dos autores durante esse período. Considera-se que os neuropsicólogos precisam enfrentar a possível necessidade do trabalho on-line, considerando que as situações vividas durante a pandemia tendem a aumentar a necessidade de avaliações e intervenções neuropsicológicas. Ao mesmo tempo, se prevê que essa via de trabalho deve se intensificar após o isolamento, dentro do que se tem denominado como "o novo normal". Para isso, é essencial que haja esforço por parte da comunidade neuropsicológica para mostrar como essa área de trabalho pode ser útil para crianças, seus pais e professores. Conclui-se que é preciso ter a noção de que nenhuma via ou metodologia de trabalho é absolutamente completa, sendo essencial a instrumentalização das vantagens e desvantagens de todas elas.(AU)
The social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic demanded intensification in the establishment of parameters for the neuropsychologist's work with its specificities. Thus, the aim of this article is to raise reflections on child neuropsychological practice via the internet, based on our practical experience in this period, relating to the theoretical references of the cultural-historical approach and other works that discuss the particularities of this type of care. For this, a bibliographic research was carried out in recognized sources such as SciELO and Google Scholar, using markers such as "online neuropsychology" and teleneuropsychology, among others, in Portuguese, English and Spanish. The works found were used as a basis for discussing the ideas presented here which are based on the authors' experience during this period. It is considered that neuropsychologists need to face the possible need for online work, considering that situations experienced during the pandemic tend to increase the need for neuropsychological assessments and interventions. At the same time, it is expected that this work path should intensify after isolation, within of what has been called "the new normal". For this, an effort by the neuropsychological community is essential to show how this area of work can be useful for children, their parents and teachers. It is concluded that it is necessary to have the notion that no way or work methodology is absolutely complete, being essential the instrumentalization of the advantages and disadvantages of all of them.(AU)
El aislamiento social provocado por la pandemia de Covid-19 exigió una intensificación en el establecimiento de parámetros para el trabajo del neuropsicólogo con sus especificidades. Así, el objetivo de este artículo es plantear reflexiones sobre la práctica neuropsicológica infantil a través de internet, a partir de nuestra experiencia práctica en este período, en relación con los referentes teóricos del enfoque histórico-cultural y otros trabajos que discuten las particularidades de este tipo de cuidado. Para esto, se realizó una investigación bibliográfica en fuentes reconocidas como SciELO y Google Académico, utilizando marcadores como "neuropsicología en línea" y teleneuropsicología, entre otros, en portugués, inglés y español. Los trabajos encontrados sirvieron de base para discutir las ideas aquí presentadas a partir de la experiencia de los autores durante este período. Se considera que los neuropsicólogos necesitan enfrentar la posible necesidad de trabajo en línea, considerando que las situaciones vividas durante la pandemia tienden a incrementar la necesidad de evaluaciones e intervenciones neuropsicológicas. Al mismo tiempo, se espera que esta vía de trabajo se intensifique después del aislamiento, dentro de lo que se ha denominado "la nueva normalidad". Para esto, un esfuerzo de la comunidad neuropsicológica es fundamental para mostrar cómo esta área de trabajo puede ser útil para los niños, sus padres y profesores. Se concluye que es necesario tener la noción de que ninguna vía o metodología de trabajo es absolutamente completa, siendo imprescindible la instrumentalización de las ventajas y desventajas de todas ellas.(AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Social Isolation , Online Systems , Remote Consultation , Culture , Internet-Based Intervention , History , Neuropsychology , Parent-Child Relations , Aptitude Tests , Practice, Psychological , Problem Solving , Psychological Tests , Psychology , Quality of Life , Attention , Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity , Wechsler Scales , Behavior , Mainstreaming, Education , Adaptation, Psychological , Family , Child , Child Development , Child Language , Child, Preschool , Parenting , Cognition , Coronavirus Infections , Communication , Competency-Based Education , Compliance , Early Intervention, Educational , Neurobehavioral Manifestations , Recognition, Psychology , Dementia , Growth and Development , Videoconferencing , Evaluation of Research Programs and Tools , Cerebrum , Interdisciplinary Studies , Spatial Memory , Neurodevelopmental Disorders , Behavior Rating Scale , Patient Health Questionnaire , Memory and Learning Tests , Mental Status and Dementia Tests , Frontal Lobe , Egocentrism , Clinical Reasoning , COVID-19 , Cognitive Training , Family Support , Human Development , Information Services , Intelligence Tests , Language Development , Memory , Memory, Short-Term , Mental Processes , Neurologic Examination , Neuronal Plasticity , Neuropsychological TestsABSTRACT
A Comissão Consultiva em Avaliação Psicológica (CCAP) do Conselho Federal de Psicologia (CFP), em seu 20º aniversário, vem discutir os possíveis efeitos, ainda efetivamente desconhecidos, da Ação Direta de Inconstitucionalidade (ADI) 3481, instruída no Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), a qual desestruturou o modo como os testes psicológicos eram comercializados no Brasil. A livre comercialização de testes psicológicos coloca em risco a segurança de avaliações psicológicas e cabe à categoria profissional pensar estratégias de enfrentamento desses riscos. Neste artigo, são discutidos possíveis efeitos da ADI 3481 para a categoria profissional da psicologia, bem como para a sociedade em geral, e são também elencadas possíveis estratégias de enfrentamento desses riscos, sem desconsiderar aspectos éticos relacionados a eles. Dessa forma, busca-se neste manuscrito, além da problematização dos efeitos derivados da ADI 3481, pensar soluções ou alternativas que venham a redirecionar a trajetória da área da avaliação psicológica no Brasil. Com isso, abre-se um espaço de discussão e encaminhamentos que a categoria profissional precisará tomar nos próximos anos.(AU)
The Advisory Commission for Psychological Assessment of the Federal Council of Psychology discusses, on its 20th anniversary, the possible and still effectively unknown effects of the Direct Action of Unconstitutionality (DAU) 3481, following the Supreme Federal Court, which interrupted how psychological tests were marketed in Brazil. The free trade of psychological tests puts the safety of psychological assessments at risk, and this professional category must think of strategies to face these risks. This study discusses the possible effects of DAU 3481 for professional psychology and for society in general, listing possible strategies for coping with these risks without disregarding its ethical aspects. Thus, this study seeks to problematize the effects derived from DAU 3481 and think of solutions or alternatives that may redirect the trajectory of the field of psychological assessment in Brazil, thus opening a space for discussion and referrals professional psychology will require in the coming years.(AU)
La Comisión Consultiva en Evaluación Psicológica (CCEP) del Consejo Federal de Psicología (CFP), en su 20.º aniversario, propone discutir los posibles efectos aún efectivamente desconocidos de la Acción Directa de Inconstitucionalidad (ADI) 3481, determinada por el Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), por la cual trastornó la forma de comercializar las pruebas psicológicas en Brasil. La comercialización sin restricciones de las pruebas psicológicas pone en riesgo la seguridad de las evaluaciones psicológicas, y le corresponde a la categoría profesional pensar estrategias para enfrentar estos riesgos. En este artículo se discuten los posibles efectos de la ADI 3481 para la categoría profesional de la Psicología, así como para la sociedad en general, pero también se enumeran posibles estrategias para el enfrentamiento de estos riesgos, sin descuidar los aspectos éticos relacionados con ellos. Así, este manuscrito busca, además de problematizar los efectos derivados de la ADI 3481, pensar en soluciones o alternativas que puedan reconducir la trayectoria del campo de la evaluación psicológica en Brasil. Esto abre un espacio de discusión y derivaciones que la categoría profesional deberá tomar en los próximos años.(AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Psychological Tests , Psychology , Social Justice , Aptitude Tests , Politics , Poverty , Problem Solving , Professional Practice , Quality of Health Care , Safety , Social Control, Formal , Social Sciences , Societies , Specialty Boards , Systems Analysis , Teaching , Therapeutics , Choice Behavior , Mental Health , Control Groups , Reproducibility of Results , Health Status Indicators , Databases, Bibliographic , Decision Support Techniques , Investigative Techniques , Health Strategies , Civil Rights , Negotiating , Mental Competency , Clinical Competence , Disabled Persons , Total Quality Management , Collective Bargaining , Commerce , Communication , Confidentiality , Impacts of Polution on Health , Knowledge , Behavioral Disciplines and Activities , Decision Support Systems, Clinical , Handbook , Credentialing , Health Risk , Access to Information , Decision Making , Uncertainty , Government Regulation , Law Enforcement , Diagnosis , Employee Discipline , Equipment and Supplies , Disease Prevention , Ethics , Ethics, Professional , Professional Training , Data Accuracy , Ecological Momentary Assessment , Mentoring , Access to Essential Medicines and Health Technologies , Freedom , Health Occupations , Health Services Accessibility , Jurisprudence , Licensure , MethodsABSTRACT
O Sistema de Avaliação de Testes Psicológicos (SATEPSI) recebeu notoriedade entre brasileiros e estrangeiros por oferecer um complexo sistema de qualificação dos testes psicológicos, pouco visto em âmbito mundial. Sua elaboração dependeu de uma autarquia, que o financiou, normatizou e o mantém, mas também de pesquisadores docentes de avaliação psicológica, que trouxeram a expertise da área para que houvesse o pleno estabelecimento de seus parâmetros. Passadas duas décadas de seu lançamento, o SATEPSI foi tema de artigos, capítulos, lives e diálogos digitais, nos quais foram destaque, de modo geral, as Resoluções do Conselho Federal de Psicologia, que o normatiza, e seus impactos para a área de avaliação psicológica - como, por exemplo, o aumento do número de pesquisas e de testes brasileiros qualificados. O que se pretende neste artigo é mencionar sua construção, à luz dos autores que vivenciaram o SATEPSI em funções e tempos distintos. Atenção especial será dada aos Métodos Projetivos, cuja história ainda é pouco revelada.(AU)
The system to evaluate psychological tests (Satepsi) received notoriety among Brazilians and foreigners for offering a complex system of qualification of psychological tests, which is rarely seen worldwide. Its development depended on an autarchy (which financed, standardized, and maintains it) and on researchers teaching psychological assessment, who brought their expertise to the area so its parameters could be fully established. After two decades of its launch, Satepsi was the subject of articles, chapters, lives, and digital dialogues, which usually highlighted the Resolutions of the Federal Council of Psychology that normatize psychological evaluation and their impacts, such as the increase in the number of qualified Brazilian tests. This study aims to mention its construction in the light of the authors who experienced Satepsi in different functions and times, giving special attention to Projective Methods, whose history remains to be shown.(AU)
El Sistema de Evaluación de Tests Psicológicos (SATEPSI) ganó notoriedad entre los brasileños y los extranjeros por ofrecer un complejo sistema de calificación de los tests psicológicos, poco frecuente a nivel mundial. Su elaboración dependió de una autarquía, que lo financió, lo estandarizó y lo mantiene, pero también de investigadores docentes de evaluación psicológica, que trajeron la experiencia del área para que hubiera el pleno establecimiento de sus parámetros. Tras dos décadas de su lanzamiento, SATEPSI fue tema de artículos, capítulos, en directo y diálogos digitales, en los cuales destacaron, de modo general, las Resoluciones del Consejo Federal de Psicología que lo normatiza y sus impactos para el área de evaluación psicológica, como el aumento del número de investigaciones y de pruebas brasileñas calificadas. Lo que se pretende en este artículo es mencionar su construcción, a la luz de los autores que vivieron el SATEPSI en funciones y tiempos distintos. Se prestará especial atención a los métodos proyectivos cuya historia aún no se ha revelado.(AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale , Psychological Tests , Psychometrics , Reference Standards , Reproducibility of Results , Personality Assessment , Personality Tests , Aptitude Tests , Professional Competence , Professional Practice , Psychoanalytic Interpretation , Psychology , Safety , Audiovisual Aids , Self-Evaluation Programs , Social Control, Formal , Societies , Students , Vocational Guidance , Behavior , Professional Review Organizations , Body Image , Computer Systems , Mental Health , Efficacy , Surveys and Questionnaires , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Liability, Legal , Treatment Outcome , Practice Guidelines as Topic , Total Quality Management , Commerce , Lecture , Behavioral Disciplines and Activities , Internet , Credentialing , Musculoskeletal Manipulations , Diagnosis , Employee Performance Appraisal , Science, Technology and Society , Ethics , Professional Training , Courses , Evaluation Studies as Topic , Expert Testimony , Self Report , Test Taking Skills , Quality Improvement , Pandemics , Social Skills , Data Accuracy , Behavior Rating Scale , Work Engagement , Internet Access , Web Archives as Topic , Internet-Based Intervention , Teleworking , COVID-19 , Psychological Well-Being , Human Rights , Intelligence , Intelligence Tests , Manuals as Topic , Neuropsychological TestsABSTRACT
Resumo Trata-se de um estudo teórico que aborda a avaliação psicológica no contexto de avaliações compulsórias, tanto em concurso público quanto para posse ou porte de arma de fogo. São apresentados os maiores desafios da área, a partir do histórico e da exposição de alguns dos problemas enfrentados na prática, diante das diferentes normativas que regulam este contexto. Na avaliação psicológica em concursos, ressalta-se como um dos maiores desafios a forte influência do poder judiciário nos últimos 60 anos, que inclui a definição ou restrição de procedimentos na atuação do profissional. Quanto à avaliação para porte de arma de fogo, discutem-se as diversas mudanças que ocorreram nos últimos anos e suas implicações. O texto incentiva os profissionais que atuam na área a refletir sobre as consequências sociais que o resultado dessa avaliação pode trazer. No Brasil, as pesquisas realizadas no contexto de avaliação psicológica compulsória ainda são escassas, o que mostra a necessidade de estudos que contribuam para melhoria nesse campo de atuação. É necessário compreender, inclusive, os impactos que a publicação de normativas e a qualidade da atuação dos profissionais podem provocar, bem como seus efeitos sobre a sociedade como um todo.
Abstract This theoretical study addresses psychological assessment in the context of compulsory exams for civil service entrance examination and firearms licenses. By presenting the history and some issues related to regulations, this article presents the greatest challenges in the area of compulsory exams. When it comes to procurement exams, a major challenge accounts for the strong influence of the judiciary over the past 60 years, defining or restricting procedures in professional performance. As for firearms license exams, the article expatiates on several changes that have occurred in recent years, as well as their implications. The text encourages professionals working in the field to reflect upon the social consequences of this assessment results. Studies on compulsory psychological assessment are still scarce in the Brazilian literature, indicating the need for research to improve this field of action. Moreover, one should also consider the impacts of regulations and quality professionals on these assessments and on society as a whole.
Resumen Este estudio teórico aborda la evaluación psicológica en el contexto de las evaluaciones obligatorias tanto en concurso público como por posesión o portación de armas de fuego. Se presentan los mayores desafíos del área a partir de la historia y de algunos de los problemas que se enfrentan en la práctica, dadas las diferentes normativas que regulan este contexto. En el contexto de la evaluación psicológica en los concursos públicos, uno de los mayores desafíos es la fuerte influencia del Poder Judicial en los últimos 60 años, que incluye la definición o restricción de procedimientos en el desempeño del profesional. En cuanto a la evaluación para portación de arma de fuego, se discuten los distintos cambios que se han producido en los últimos años y sus implicaciones. El texto anima a los profesionales que trabajan en el área a reflexionar sobre las consecuencias sociales que puede traer el resultado de esta evaluación. En Brasil, la investigación realizada en el contexto de la evaluación psicológica obligatoria es aún escasa, lo que muestra la necesidad de estudios que contribuyan a la mejora en este campo de acción. Incluso es necesario comprender los impactos que puede causar la publicación de normativas y la calidad del desempeño de los profesionales, así como sus efectos en la sociedad en su conjunto.
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Humans , Professional Competence , Psychological Tests , Firearms , Mandatory Testing , Government Employees , Aptitude , Aptitude Tests , Psychology , Public Administration , Public Health , Public Sector , Credentialing , Judiciary , Job DescriptionABSTRACT
El Rendimiento Académico es un concepto multifactorial en el que inciden aspectos internos, como las características propias del estudiante, y externos como el tipo de diseño curricular de cada institución. El propósito de este trabajo fue mejorar la disposición de recursos de apoyo educativo en estudiantes en riesgo de reprobación, con el objeto de elevar la calidad de la formación profesional de los odontólogos de la Universidad de La Frontera, identificando aquellos factores del Perfil de Ingreso que influyen en el Rendimiento Académico durante los primeros tres años de la carrera. Estudio cuantitativo observacional analítico con diseño de Cohorte Retrospectiva, la población fueron 222 estudiantes de odontología de las cohortes 2014, 2015 y 2016. Las variables estudiadas fueron promedio de PSU, promedio NEM, promedio Ranking, género, ascendencia mapuche, región de procedencia, establecimiento de procedencia (según tipo de establecimiento y régimen educativo) y quintil de ingreso. Se obtuvo que el promedio PSU solo influye en el primer semestre de la carrera (p=0,000); el promedio NEM presentó una correlación positiva en el quinto (p=0,002) y sexto semestre (p=0,048); el promedio Ranking mostró una correlación positiva en el quinto semestre (p=0,005); las diferencias por género fueron estadísticamente significativas del tercer semestre al sexto (p=0,012; p=0,041; p=0,000; p=0,006 respectivamente); según tipo de establecimiento las diferencias son estadísticamente significativas en los dos primeros semestres (p=0,009; p=0,020) y en el cuarto (p=0,038) y quinto semestre (p=0,011); existe diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre los establecimientos Particulares Subvencionado y los Municipales en el Área de Ciencias Básicas (p=0,010); la región de procedencia, el quintil de ingreso y la ascendencia mapuche no tiene incidencia en el RA. Valor de p < 0,05 umbral para la significancia estadística.
Academic Performance is a multifactorial concept in which internal factors, such as the student's personal characteristics, and external elements, such as the curricular design of each educational institution, come into play. The purpose of this essay was to improve the resources of educational support for students at risk of failure, in order to strengthen the quality of the professional training of dentists at Universidad de la Frontera, identifying key factors in Applicant's Profiles that affect Academic Performance during the first three years of studies. Analytic quantitative observational study with Retrospective Cohort design, the population consisted of 222 Dentistry students of 2014, 2015, and 2016 cohorts. The analyzed variables were the scholastic aptitude test (PSU) average, NEM average, class ranking average, sex, Mapuche ethnicity, region of provenance, establishment of origin (according to type of establishment and educational regime) and income quintile. Results showed that PSU scores only affect the first semester of studies (p=0,000); NEM score presented a positive correlation in the fifth (p=0,002) and sixth semester (p=0,048); class ranking showed a positive correlation in fifth semester (p=0,005); sex differences were statistically significant from the third until the sixth semester (p=0,012; p=0,041; p=0,000; p=0,006 respectively); differences in the type of establishments are statistically significant in the first two semesters (p=0,009; p=0,020) and in the fourth (p=0,038) and fifth semesters (p=0,011); there exists statistically significant differences between Private Subsidized schools, and municipal schools in the area of Basic Sciences (p=0,010); the region of provenance, the income quintile and Mapuche ethnicity do not impact the RA. A p < 0,05 threshold for statistical significance.
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Humans , Male , Female , Students, Dental/psychology , Education, Dental/statistics & numerical data , Academic Performance/statistics & numerical data , Aptitude Tests , Schools, Dental , Indians, South American , Chile , Retrospective Studies , Analysis of Variance , Curriculum , IncomeABSTRACT
Objetivo: Comparar los resultados obtenidos en exámenes de elección múltiple con y sin penalización por errores. Sujetos y métodos: Se evaluaron 1.059 alumnos de anatomía en exámenes por múltiple opción de 180 preguntas en una doble hoja de respuestas simultáneas, una sin penalización y otra con penalización para respuestas erróneas. Resultados y conclusión: La comparación entre resultados de ambas hojas pone en evidencia las respuestas en convencimiento y en incertidumbre-azar que el mismo evaluado reconoce en una suerte de autoevaluación
Aim: To compare the results obtained in multiple choice exams with and without penalty for errors. Subjects and methods: 1059 students of anatomy were evaluated in exams by multiple choice of 180 questions in double sheets of simultaneous answers, one without and another with a penalty for erroneous answers. Results and conclusion: The comparison between the results of both sheets reveals the answers in conviction and in uncertainty-chance that the same evaluated recognizes in a sort of self-evaluation
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Humans , Aptitude Tests , Uncertainty , Education, Graduate/methods , Education, Medical/methods , Health Postgraduate ProgramsABSTRACT
Objetivo: Construir y validar el contenido de un checklist para evaluación de la capacitación de profesionales del área de la salud en la atención al paciente séptico con simulación clínica. Método: Estudio de validación metodológica de instrumento, con delineamiento estructural en dos etapas: construcción del instrumento y validación de contenido del checklist utilizando la técnica Delphi en dos rondas. Resultados: La validación de contenido fue compuesta por diez ítems y cuarenta y tres subítems analizados por los evaluadores. A través del Índice de Validez de Contenido, se identificaron cuatro ítems con fuerte evidencia de validación, Índice de Validez de Contenido ≥ 0,8. En la segunda ronda Delphi presentó un porcentaje de concordancia superior al 80% para todas las variables pertinentes al instrumento. Se reestructuró el checklist según recomendaciones de los evaluadores, manteniendo los diez ítems, pero con reducción para veintiséis subítems, que en la segunda ronda Delphi presentó un porcentaje de concordancia superior al 80% para todas las variables pertinentes al instrumento. Conclusión: Método fue eficaz para validar el contenido de un checklist que evaluará la capacitación de profesionales de la salud en la atención al paciente séptico, por medio de simulación clínica
Aims: Development and validation of the contents of a checklist to evaluate the qualification of health professionals in septic patient care with clinical simulation. Method: instrument validation study, with two-stage structural design: instrument construction and validation of the checklist contents using the Delphi technique in two rounds. Results: The content validation was composed of ten items and forty-three sub-items analyzed by the evaluators. Through the Content Validity Index, four items with strong validation evidence were identified, Content Validity Index ≥ 0.8. We restructured the checklist according to the evaluators recommendations, maintaining the ten items, but reducing them to twenty-six sub-items, which in the second round Delphi presented a percentage of agreement above 80% for all variables relevant to the instrument. Conclusion: This method was effective to validate the checklist contents that will evaluate the qualification of health professionals in septic patient care, through clinical simulation
Objetivos: Construir e validar o conteúdo de um checklist para avaliação da capacitação de profissionais da área da saúde no atendimento ao paciente séptico com simulação clínica. Método: Estudo de validação metodológica de instrumento, com delineamento estrutural em duas etapas: construção do instrumento e validação de conteúdo do checklist utilizando a técnica Delphi em duas rodadas. Resultados: A validação de conteúdo foi composta por dez itens e quarenta e três subitens analisados pelos avaliadores. Por meio do Índice de Validade de Conteúdo, identificaram-se quatro itens com forte evidência de validação, Índice de Validade de Conteúdo ≥ 0,8. Reestruturou o checklist conforme recomendações dos avaliadores, mantendo os dez itens, porém com redução para vinte e seis subitens, que na 2ª rodada Delphi apresentou percentual de concordância acima de 80% para todas as variáveis pertinentes ao instrumento. Conclusão: Método foi eficaz para validar o conteúdo de um checklist que avaliará a capacitação de profissionais da saúde no atendimento ao paciente séptico, por meio de simulação clínica
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Humans , Checklist/classification , Simulation Training/methods , Sepsis/nursing , Professional Competence/statistics & numerical data , Professional Training , Education, Nursing, Continuing/methods , Nurse's Role , Educational Measurement/methods , Aptitude Tests/statistics & numerical data , Clinical Nursing Research/methodsABSTRACT
OBJETIVO: Validar en español el instrumento Core competencies for public health professionals (CCPHP), en población de Guadalajara (Jalisco, México). MÉTODO: Estudio transversal. Se tradujo al español el instrumento CCPHP. Se aplicó a una muestra propositiva de 460 estudiantes de medicina y 460 expertos en salud pública. Se determinó la validez de constructo y la consistencia interna y externa del instrumento con el 95% de confianza (p ≤ 0,05). RESULTADOS: La muestra la formaron 460 estudiantes de medicina (62,1% femeninos y 37,9% masculinos), con edad media de 19,55 ± 0,87 años y 460 expertos en salud pública (50% femeninos y 50% masculinos), con edad media de 52,20 ± 10,26 años, el 90% con doctorado y el 10% con posdoctorado. La consistencia interna fue del 89% (alfa de Cronbach = 0,890) y la consistencia externa del 80,4% (ρ de Spearman = 0,804). En cuanto a la validez de constructo: mediana en estudiantes 195; intervalo 113-332; mediana en expertos 281,5; intervalo 226-365; U de Mann-Whitney = 34,5 (p < 0,001). CONCLUSIONES: El CCPHP en español demostró elevadas consistencias interna y externa, así como validez de constructo. Al carecer de un estándar de oro, es necesario comparar los resultados de este instrumento con pruebas objetivas de esta competencia para sustentar su validez de criterio
OBJECTIVE: To validate the «Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals» (CCPHP) tool in Spanish in a population from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted after translating the CCPHP tool into the Spanish language. It was then applied to a purposing sample of 460 medical students and 460 public health experts. The tool construct validity, as well as internal and external consistency, was determined, with 95% of confidence limits (p ≤ 0.05). RESULTS: The study included a total of 460 medicine students, 62.1% females and 37.9% males, with mean age 19.55 ± 0.87 years. As regards the 460 public health experts, of whom 50% were females and 50% males, with mean age 52.20 ± 10.26 years, there 90% with a doctorate degree and 10% with post-doctorate degree. Internal consistency: 89% (Alpha de Cronbach = 0.890). External consistency: 80.4% (Spearman ρ = 0.804). Construct validity: student median 195, interval 113-332, expert median 281.5, interval 226-365, Mann-Whitney's U = 34.5 (P <.001). CONCLUSIONS: The CCPHP in Spanish showed high internal and external consistencies, as well as construct validity. Lacking a gold standard, a comparison of the results of this tool against objective evidence of this competency is needed in order to sustain its criterion validity
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Humans , Male , Female , Young Adult , Adult , Professional Competence/standards , Public Health Practice/standards , Education, Medical, Continuing , Models, Educational , Public Health/education , Aptitude Tests , Public Health/standards , Competency-Based Education/standards , Mexico , Cross-Sectional Studies , Confidence Intervals , Students, Medical/statistics & numerical dataABSTRACT
El uso de perros detectores está ampliamente implantado entre las Fuerzas Armadas y Policiales de todo el mundo. Pero cada país, e incluso a menudo cada rama de los ejércitos, tienen un sistema de entrenamiento diferente para estos animales, lo que dificulta la tarea de establecer un estándar con el que medir sus resultados al desarrollar dicha práctica. A través de una revisión bibliográfica de estudios de etología canina, el autor trata de dirimir cuál es el mínimo porcentaje de detección que podemos esperar de un perro para decir que está correctamente entrenado, a fin de que se convierta en un estándar válido y eficaz por el que puedan medirse los resultados de los perros detectores de las Fuerzas Armadas
The use of detector dogs is widely implanted among the Armed Forces and Police around the world. But each country, and even often each branch of the military, has a different training system for these animals, making it difficult to establish a standard against which to measure their performance in developing such a practice. Through a literature review of canine ethology studies, the author attempts to determine what is the minimum percentage of detection we can expect from a dog to say that it is properly trained, so that it becomes a valid and effective standard by which to measure the results of detection dogs in the Armed Forces
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Animals , Dogs , Ethology/methods , Aptitude , Aptitude Tests , Ethology/instrumentation , Ethology/trendsABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: Clinical motor skills are essential to train dental students. There is evidence that imagery serves to acquire and improve motor skills, since imagining an action, activates the same neural areas as when this is physically performed. The aim of this pilot randomized clinical trial was to examine the feasibility of tridimensional visualization associated with mental imagery on the development of fine motor skills of dental students compared to conventional training. Seventeen dental students without previous preclinical experiences, between 18-25 years old were recruited. After giving a theoretical lecture on the inlay preparation, participants were randomly allocated in two groups. The Experimental Group (N=9) performed daily 30 minutes of "mental practice" after visualizing a video showing the execution of an ideal inlay preparation alternating it with black screen periods to facilitate the imagery. The Control Group (N= 8) performed a 30 minutes "hands on practice" daily of the same preparation. On the fifth day, both groups carried out an inlay preparation physically, which was scanned and overlapped to the virtual preparation to assess accuracy. The execution time and accuracy of the preparation performed with regard to an ideal preparation were compared between groups. The learning style and fine motor skills at baseline were similar in all participants (P>0.001). No statistically significant differences were found between the groups in terms of accuracy. The time of execution in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group. This pilot study showed that visualization associated to mental imagery could develop fine motor skills in dental students, requiring less execution time than physical practice.
RESUMEN: Las habilidades motoras clínicas son esenciales para entrenar a los estudiantes de odontología. Existe evidencia que la imaginería sirve para adquirir y mejorar las habilidades motoras, ya que al imaginar una acción, se activan las mismas áreas neuronales que cuando la acción se realiza físicamente. El objetivo de este ensayo clínico aleatorizado piloto fue examinar la factibilidad del uso de visualización tridimensional asociada con imaginería para el desarrollo de las habilidades motoras finas en estudiantes de odontología comparado con el entrenamiento convencional. Se reclutaron diecisiete estudiantes de odontología, entre 18-25 años de edad, sin experiencias preclínicas previas. Después de recibir una clase teórica sobre la preparación de una incrustación, los participantes fueron asignados aleatoriamente a dos grupos. El grupo experimental (N = 9) realizó diariamente 30 minutos de "práctica mental" después de visualizar un video que muestra la ejecución de una preparación de incrustación ideal alternando con períodos de pantalla negra para facilitar la imaginación. El grupo de control (N = 8) realizó una práctica diaria de 30 minutos de la misma preparación. El quinto día, ambos grupos llevaron a cabo físicamente una preparación de incrustación, que fue escaneada y esta imagen se superpuso a la preparación virtual ideal para evaluar la precisión. El tiempo de ejecución y la precisión de la preparación realizada con respecto a una preparación ideal se compararon entre ambos grupos. El estilo de aprendizaje y las habilidades motoras finas al inicio del estudio fueron similares en todos los participantes (P > 0,001). No se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los grupos en términos de precisión. El tiempo de ejecución en el grupo experimental fue significativamente menor que en el grupo control. Este estudio piloto mostró que la visualización asociada a imaginería podría desarrollar habilidades motoras finas en estudiantes de odontología, requiriendo menos tiempo de ejecución que la práctica física.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Students, Dental/psychology , Education, Dental , Motor Skills/physiology , Aptitude Tests , Software Design , Single-Blind Method , Pilot Projects , Statistics, Nonparametric , Imaging, Three-Dimensional , Simulation Training , LearningABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is any change in the empathy scores of third-year medical graduate students after they have taken a clerkship and have begun gaining more opportunities to meet patients through the clerkship. METHODS: The participants were 109 third-year students in 2014 and 110 fourth-year students in 2015 at Kyungpook National University, School of Medicine. The author measured empathy using a modified and expanded version of the Korean version of the Jefferson Scale of Empathy of Physician Empathy-Student version and used the Holland-III aptitude test-S to assess vocational aptitude. RESULTS: As a results, male students in their third year exhibited higher scores, but there was no significant difference in the fourth year. The empathy score increased slightly when third-year students became fourth-year students, but the difference was not statistically significant. There was no statistically significant change in the scores of both male and female students between the 2 years. The results of the vocational aptitude test showed that students who preferred person-oriented specialties had higher empathy scores when they entered their fourth academic year compared to objectively-oriented students. CONCLUSION: In this study, male students showed higher empathy scores than female students, an atypical finding that was inconsistent with the results of previous studies. However, the distribution of scores among male students was wider than that of female students, a finding consistent with previous studies. As such, individual differences need to be considered when developing curriculum in order to improve the empathy of medical students.
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Female , Humans , Male , Aptitude Tests , Aptitude , Curriculum , Empathy , Individuality , Students, MedicalABSTRACT
El examen clínico objetivo y estructurado (ECOE) evalúa las competencias adquiridas por los estudiantes al terminar el grado de medicina. La competencia es el conjunto de conocimientos y habilidades para resolver un problema profesional, con una actitud adecuada. La Conferencia de decanos de las 40 facultades de medicina de España ha establecido que todos los estudiantes del grado de medicina que finalizasen sus estudios en el curso 2015/2016 deberían superar una prueba (ECOE) que evaluase 8 competencias clínicas: anamnesis; exploración física; comunicación; habilidades técnicas; juicio clínico, manejo diagnóstico y tratamiento; prevención y promoción de la salud; relaciones interprofesionales; y aspectos éticos y legales. La Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid se ha incorporado a este proyecto y ha organizado su primer ECOE para los 197 alumnos de 6.° curso, con 25 estaciones o pruebas. Este trabajo describe las 7 etapas o procesos esenciales que se han seguido para la instauración del ECOE y que puede resultar de utilidad para la comprensión de este complejo examen y su implantación
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) evaluates clinical skills of medical students at the end of medical school training. Professional competence is the set of knowledge and clinical skills that helps to solve professional problems with the correct attitude. The Conference of Deans from all 40 Schools of Medicine in Spain agreed that all students completing their medical training in the 2015/16 academic year should take an exam to assess 8 competency areas: medical history, physical examination, communication skills, clinical judgment, diagnosis, management and treatment, prevention and health promotion, inter-professional relationships, and ethical and legal aspects. The Madrid Autonomous University Medical School took part in this national project, and conducted its first OSCE, with 25 tests, for the 197 students that concluded their training in 2016. This paper describes the 7 stages, or essential processes followed in order to establish the OSCE. This experience may be useful for the understanding and implementation of this complex competence evaluation process
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Humans , Academic Performance/statistics & numerical data , Education, Medical/trends , Aptitude Tests/statistics & numerical data , Clinical Competence/statistics & numerical data , Clinical Clerkship/organization & administration , Educational Measurement/methods , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeABSTRACT
Introducción. Algunos estudios revelan la participación del procesamiento lingüístico en la resolución de problemas matemáticos, subrayando su papel en la representación y en el procesamiento de información. Estas investigaciones no suelen considerar población en edades tempranas. Objetivos. Este estudio tiene un doble objetivo: analizar la influencia lingüística en resolución de problemas matemáticos en la etapa de educación infantil y analizar qué habilidades lingüísticas explican significativamente por sí solas la resolución de problemas matemáticos. Método. Participaron 76 niños españoles que cursaban tercero de educación infantil. Se evaluaron habilidades semánticas, morfosintácticas y conciencia fonológica, memoria verbal y velocidad de procesamiento verbal. El rendimiento en resolución de problemas se evaluó por medio de problemas de operaciones lógicas y a través de problemas con enunciados orales con y sin apoyo visual. Resultados. Las habilidades lingüísticas correlacionaron significativamente con las habilidades de resolución de problemas que involucran el pensamiento lógico y problemas con enunciado verbal, con y sin apoyo visual. Las habilidades lingüísticas, en conjunto, se relacionan con la resolución de problemas, explicando un incremento significativo de varianza adicional a la explicada por el nivel de inteligencia. La conciencia fonológica resulta ser la habilidad lingüística que mejor predice el rendimiento en problemas con enunciados sin apoyo de material concreto. Conclusiones. La conciencia fonológica es buen indicador de la calidad de las representaciones fonológicas que permiten manipular la información lingüística contenida en problemas matemáticos a edades tempranas. Estos hallazgos tienen relevancia en procesos de aprendizaje matemático, tanto en población con desarrollo típico como con dificultades de procesamiento fonológico
Introduction. Solving mathematical problems requires a number of different skills. Several studies have highlighted the role of language processing in problem solving through its influence on mental representation and information processing in mathematical problems. However, these studies usually focus on the primary school years and less often on children at preschool level. Objectives. The objective of this study was twofold: to analyse the effect of linguistic competence on problem solving in mathematics at the kindergarten stage and to identify which specific language skills are most closely associated with problem-solving skill. Method. The sample included 76 children attending a kindergarten third grade class. Composed measures of semantic and morphosyntactic skills, phonological awareness, verbal memory and processing speed were formed from the CELF subscales. Problem-solving skill was assessed by asking children to solve a range of different mathematical problems involving Piagetian logical operations, and word problems with and without accompanying visual representations. Results. Linguistic skills correlated significantly with skill in solving problems involving logical thinking, and verbal statement problems with and without visual representation. Linguistic skills predicted children problem-solving skills as they accounted for additional variance beyond that accounted for by IQ. Phonological awareness was the single best predictor of scores in solving word problems without visual support. Conclusions. Phonological awareness is a good indicator of the quality of phonological representations that allow manipulation of the linguistic information contained in mathematical problems at an early age. These findings have practical consequences for helping children to achieve normative development and for children with phonological processing difficulties
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Humans , Child , 35172 , Education, Primary and Secondary , Mathematics/education , Problem Solving , Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences/education , Intelligence Tests , Linguistics/education , Wechsler Scales/statistics & numerical data , Logistic Models , Thinking , Aptitude TestsABSTRACT
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Humans , Aptitude Tests/standards , Educational Measurement/standards , Schools, Medical/legislation & jurisprudence , Schools, Medical/standards , Education, Medical/legislation & jurisprudence , Education, Medical/standardsABSTRACT
Resumen La premisa de este estudio consiste en que un modelo cognitivo permite a las personas mejorar el desempeño en la resolución de preguntas de una prueba estandarizada donde el uso de estrategias tiene un papel crucial. El propósito de la investigación fue validar un modelo cognitivo con cuatro estrategias definidas por jueces expertos con base en los procesos de respuesta que subyacen a ítems de la Prueba de Aptitud Académica de la Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR). Se realizaron ocho en trevistas semiestructuradas a estudiantes de la UCR, quienes estaban cursando el primer año en esta institución y se aplicaron las técnicas de reporte verbal para obtener evidencias de los procesos de respuesta de los ítems. Se analizaron los reportes para comprobar la correspondencia entre el marco de las estrategias definidas previamente por jueces expertos y las respuestas dadas por los participan tes. Los resultados indicaron que los participantes siguieron las estrategias propuestas para la solu ción de las situaciones planteadas por los jueces; por tanto, los ítems son indicadores de los procesos subyacentes a estas estrategias. Estos hallazgos abren la posibilidad de implementar investigaciones con atributos presentes en cada estrategia propuesta de este estudio, que posibiliten predecir las pun tuaciones de la prueba en el rendimiento académico en la UCR
Abstract The premise of this study is that a cognitive model can increase students' performance for solving items on a stan dardized test, where strategies play a crucial role. The purpose of the study is to validate a cognitive model with four strategies defined by expert judges based on the response processes that underlie the items of the University of Costa Rica (UCR) Academic Aptitude Test. Eight semi-structured interviews were conducted with first-year students at UCR and the techniques of verbal reporting were applied to gather evidence of the items' response processes. The reports were analyzed to verify the correspondence between the framework of the strategies pre viously defined by expert judges and the answers given by the participants. In light of the results, it was concluded that the participants followed the proposed strategies for solving the situations posed, and, therefore, the items are indicators of the processes underlying these strategies. The results open the possibility of implementing research with attributes present in each strategy proposed in this study, which will allow predicting test scores in academic performance at the UCR.
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Aptitude Tests , Cognition , Educational Measurement , Students , Costa Rica , Academic Performance/analysis , Mathematical ConceptsABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Possibility of guessing in Multiple Choice questions (MCQ) when assessing undergraduates is considered a weakness. There are limited studies on the use of "Fill in the Blanks" (FIB) to overcome this issue. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of FIB in MCQ for assessing final year dental undergraduates. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A total of 134 final year dental undergraduates were randomly assigned to Group A and B. Group A was given a questionnaire with fifteen single best answer MCQ questions, and then the FIB questionnaire (which included the same questions in FIB form). At the same time Group B was given the FIB questionnaire initially, and then the MCQ questionnaire in the given period of time. The mean scores of the two groups were then compared. RESULTS: Group A obtained a mean score of 10.94 (SD±3.203) for MCQ, and 10.48 (SD±2.993) for FIB, whereas Group B obtained a mean score of 6.8 (SD±2.949) for FIB and 10.05 (SD±2.619) for MCQ. There was a statistically significant difference in the mean scores obtained for the two types of tests between Group A (P=.04) and Group B (P=.0001). The difference in the mean scores obtained for the FIB were statistically significant (P=.0001) between the groups, whereas the results were not statistically significant for MCQ (P=.127). CONCLUSION: MCQ results revealed that the knowledge of the two groups was similar. The differences in the scores obtained for the two types of assessment tools suggest further research is needed to investigate the factors that led to the above observation
ANTECEDENTES: Posibilidad de valorar si las preguntas de opción múltiple (MOM) son el punto débil cuando se evalúa a los estudiantes de último año. Hay estudios limitados sobre el uso de «rellenar los espacios en blanco» (REB) para superar este problema. OBJETIVO: Evaluar la eficacia de REB sobre MOM en la evaluación de los estudiantes de último año de odontología. MÉTODOS Y MATERIALES: Se asignó aleatoriamente a un total de 134 estudiantes universitarios de último año de odontología a los grupos A y B. Al grupo A se le entregó un cuestionario con 15 MOM para seleccionar la mejor opción y luego un cuestionario REB (que incluía las mismas preguntas con planteamiento REB). Al mismo tiempo, al grupo B se le entregó el cuestionario REB inicialmente y luego el cuestionario MOM en el período de tiempo determinado. A continuación se compararon las notas medias de los 2 grupos. RESULTADOS: Un grupo obtuvo una puntuación media de 10,94 (DE±3,203) en MOM y de 10,48 (DE±2,993) en el REB, mientras que el grupo B obtuvo una puntuación media de 6,8 (DE±2,949) en el REB y de 10,05 (DE±2,619) en el MOM. Hubo una diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre las notas medias obtenidas de los 2 tipos de pruebas entre el grupo A (p = 0,04) y el grupo B (p = 0,0001). La diferencia en las notas medias obtenidas del REB fue estadísticamente significativa (p = 0,0001) entre los grupos, mientras que los resultados no fueron estadísticamente significativos en el MOM (p = 0,127). CONCLUSIÓN: Los resultados del MOM revelaron que el conocimiento de los 2 grupos era similar. Las diferencias en las notas obtenidas de los 2 tipos de instrumentos de evaluación sugieren que se necesita más investigación para analizar los factores que llevaron a la reflexión anterior