Program Evaluation & Consultation Flashcards
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A school psychologist is asked to evaluate a district-wide social-emotional learning (SEL) initiative after two years. Which evaluation design best addresses questions of program effectiveness?
Answer: A randomized controlled trial comparing SEL and non-SEL schools
A randomized controlled trial provides the strongest evidence of causal effectiveness by controlling for confounding variables.
During a consultation with a teacher struggling with classroom management, the psychologist focuses on modifying environmental antecedents rather than student behavior directly. This approach is most consistent with:
Answer: Behavioral-ecological consultation
Behavioral-ecological consultation examines and modifies environmental antecedents and setting events that influence student behavior.
A program evaluator uses both teacher interview data and standardized test scores to assess a reading intervention. This practice exemplifies:
Answer: Triangulation
Triangulation involves using multiple data sources or methods to cross-validate findings and strengthen conclusions.
A consultee initially resists implementing a recommended behavioral intervention, insisting it 'won't work.' According to Caplan's mental health consultation model, this resistance most likely reflects:
Answer: Theme interference
Caplan described theme interference as when past unresolved issues distort a consultee's objective assessment of a current case.
Which type of program evaluation focuses on whether a program is being implemented as intended?
Answer: Process/fidelity evaluation
Process or fidelity evaluation examines whether program components are delivered as designed before attributing outcomes to the program.
A psychologist consulting with a pediatric medical team primarily serves as a liaison between the family and the medical staff. This role is best described as:
Answer: Triadic-dependent consultant
The triadic-dependent model positions the consultant as an expert who works between parties, with the consultee dependent on consultant expertise.
When conducting a needs assessment for a new mental health program, the FIRST step should be:
Answer: Identifying and engaging key stakeholders
Stakeholder engagement at the outset ensures the needs assessment reflects the community's actual priorities and increases buy-in for subsequent steps.