Entries by Daphne Hanson

What is thought to be the inadequate explanation of female criminality

Gender and Crime list some criticisms that have been leveled by feminist criminologists against mainstream criminologists and what is thought to be the inadequate explanation of female criminality that has been advanced by mainstream criminology. What are the criticisms that have been leveled against mainstream criminology (list as many as you can remember), and what […]

Explain the phenomenon of the double bind

Explain the phenomenon of the double bind. Why do the authors highlight the media treatment of Sarah Palin (who ran for the 2008 Democratic vice presidential nomination in the United States) as an example of a double bind? Provide another example of a double bind placed on women in public life and discuss how it […]

Discuss the concept of standardization within psychological assessment

Discuss the concept of standardization within psychological assessment highlighting the value and challenges of standardized tools considering a multicultural and diverse context such as South Africa. Considering the challenges you have identified above, what recommendations do you have to ensure fair and ethical assessment practices? Provide a literature-based argument explaining why a battery of tests […]

Explain the use of psychological assessments and the value thereof

Explain the use of psychological assessments and the value thereof. Discuss some of the complexities of using a test in a multicultural context. Further, discuss any challenges to adapting a test for the South African population. Discuss the concept of standardization within psychological assessment highlighting the value and challenges of standardized tools considering a multicultural […]