Below are six statements. Indicate whether each one pertains to Macroeconomics (Macro) or Microeconomics (Micro) (a)   “Last year, IBM (an individual company) was the U.S. business with the most patents registered with the U.S. government.”[MacroMicro1] (b)  “The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 4.2 percent last year.”[MacroMicro2] (c)   “Snow in the northeast has reduced the number of holiday shoppers at clothing stores and clothing prices are falling.”[MacroMicro3] (d)  “More workers are being hired by the nation’s businesses.”[MacroMicro4] (e)   ““Rains from El Nino again hit the California region causing severe flooding in farms. The prices for citrus and produce are expected to rise sharply.”[MacroMicro5] (f)   “New discoveries in medicine are leading to strong growth in the biotech individual industry.”[MacroMicro6]

Directions Identify an object that you think represents who you are in a significant way. Explain what the object is and how it represents an important part of your identity. Here are some questions to think about as you plan your response.  What is the object that you have chosen? What does it represent for you? What category does your object fall into: is it a “conscious identity claim” or a status symbol? Is it a “continuity of self” object that helps to construct memory and personality? Or is it an object of relationship, a “feeling regulator”? Please plan your response carefully, and proofread at the end for grammar and spelling accuracy. The goal is to write 3-5 paragraphs, and your responses should be thoughtful and well-organized. You will have two hours to complete this writing assignment.

Doctoral trained psychologists cannot prescribe psychoactive drugs. 

The definition of forensic psychology depends on the context.

APA is the second largest association of psychologists worldwide.

Which statement best reflects the chapter’s discussion of suicide among law-enforcement officers?

A veteran police officer who previously performed well begins displaying marked changes in behavior following a series of stressful incidents. Supervisors become concerned that the officer may no longer be able to perform essential job duties safely and effectively. The department refers the officer for a psychological evaluation. What is the primary purpose of this evaluation?

Officer Martinez identifies several things that have been contributing to her stress at work. Which of the following is the best example of an organizational stressor?

A police department uses its psychological screening process primarily to identify applicants whose characteristics suggest they may be poorly suited for law-enforcement work. Which approach is the department using?

An applicant for a police position completes a psychological inventory during the hiring process. The department wants to know whether the applicant’s scores can accurately predict how well the applicant will perform as an officer several years later. Which type of validity is most relevant?