Bayesian SEM for Specification Search Problems in Testing Factorial Invariance

Specification search problems refer to two important but under-addressed issues in testing for factorial invariance: how to select proper reference indicators and how to locate specific non-invariant parameters. In this study, we propose a two-step procedure to solve these issues. Step 1 is to identify a proper reference indicator using the Bayesian structural equation modeling approach. An item is selected if it is associated with the highest likelihood to be invariant across groups. Step 2 is to locate specific non-invariant parameters, given that a proper reference indicator has already been selected in Step 1. A series of simulation analyses show that the proposed method performs well under a variety of data conditions, and optimal performance is observed under conditions of large magnitude of non-invariance, low proportion of non-invariance, and large sample sizes. We also provide an empirical example to demonstrate the specific procedures to implement the proposed method in applied research. The importance and influences are discussed regarding the choices of informative priors with zero mean and small variances. Extensions and limitations are also pointed out.     

Do it right this time: the role of employee service recovery performance in customer-perceived justice and customer loyalty after service failures

Integrating justice and customer service literatures, this research examines the role of customer service employees' behaviors of handling customer complaints, or service recovery performance (SRP), in conveying a just image of service organizations and achieving desirable customer outcomes. Results from a field study and a laboratory study demonstrate that the dimensions of SRP--making an apology, problem solving, being courteous, and prompt handling--positively influenced customer satisfaction and then customer repurchase intent through the mediation of customer-perceived justice. In addition, service failure severity and repeated failures reduced the positive impact of some dimensions of SRP on customer satisfaction, and customer-perceived justice again mediated these moderated effects.     

藏族本教与纳西族东巴教祭司的比较研究

藏族与纳西族的历史关系长达一千多年。本文通过对藏族本教与纳西族东巴教的宗教祭司、祖师传说、以及所使用法器的比较分析,说明两个民族、宗教之间有着密切的联系。     

亚里士多德的"实践的正确"观点——亚里士多德行为理论研究之一

"正确"是隐含于亚里士多德的德性学说中的一个重要而未充分展开的,在后来的西方伦理学中却变成极为重要的关于行为或实践的概念."正确"与感情和行为都相关."正确"并不是对所有人同样的.它是两端间的那个中间,但并不始终与两端距离相等.对适度或正确的这种说明基本上是从数量、关系与性质范畴引出,而不是从实体范畴引出的述说.所以,德性似乎始终是在一种有连续性的存在中相对于恶或错误而言的.感情与行为的正确如果是环境的、具体的,它是否是多而不是一?亚里士多德在两个层面上回答这个问题.在相对于具体实践者的层面,对我而言的适度或正确很可能不同于对你而言的,实践的正确不是一而是多;在相对于两端或错误唯有一个正确的选择而言,实践的正确始终只是一.     

对伦理学历史演变轨迹的一种概述(下)

康德在许多方面来说是从德性伦理学到义务论伦理学的联系环节.在义务论伦理学中正当(应当)成为核心的概念,基于对正当的不同解说,形成责任论与权利论两脉.康德学说是责任论的杰出典范;在权利论中,首先形成作为其古代先声的回应的近现代契约论伦理学,从这种传统中新近发展出程序论的伦理学.     

The influence of race and ethnicity on psychiatric diagnoses and clinical characteristics of children and adolescents in children's services

This study examined the influence of race and ethnicity on psychiatric diagnoses and clinical characteristics of 1,189 children and adolescents participating in the federally funded Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program. Results showed that after controlling for age, gender, functional impairment, and socioeconomic status, there were significant race and ethnicity effects on diagnosis and clinical characteristics. Black and Native Hawaiian youth were more likely than White youth to be diagnosed with disruptive behavioral disorders. Hispanic and Native Hawaiian youth were less likely than White youth to be diagnosed with depression or dysthymia. Black, Asian American, and Native Hawaiian youth were rated as exhibiting less internalizing behavior problems than White youth. Implications for research, practice, and policy are discussed.     

鸟类神经系统的长时程增强

揭示学习与记忆的神经机制已成为认知科学领域的一个重要研究方向。研究过程中需根据不同实验目的选用不同实验动物。LTP（long-term potentiation）是一种研究学习记忆突触基础的主要模型,其代表突触功能的可塑性。以往对LTP的研究主要集中于哺乳动物,但由于鸟类在生物进化上具有独特的地位及特有的学习记忆能力,因此通过某些鸟类行为模型将有利于对LTP特性及其与学习记忆相关性进行更深入的探索。     

An evaluation of the effectiveness and acceptability of a new technology system to support psychotherapy helping skills training

Training counselling and psychotherapy skills using new technology is a relatively unresearched area of study. The findings from a pilot evaluation of the effectiveness and acceptability of a new technology, mPath, using a mixed method design are reported. The study found that progressive integration of the new mPath technology into learning helping skills had the best results on developing competency, as assessed by the Person‐Centred Experiential Psychotherapy Scale Training Version. Qualitative interviews showed the technology was acceptable to users. Further research is needed in this emerging field of deliberate practice.     

风水问题资料(四)

二十四、吕坤论《葬书》应该烧掉——吕坤《四礼疑》按:吕坤,明代著名思想家。他说的同一墓地的后人命运不同,值得那些信风水的人深思。今译:物有适宜一县而不适宜一省,适宜一村而不适宜一乡的。紧邻的土地有好的也有坏的,紧挨着的泉水有苦的也有甜的。对吗?对。难道葬地就不是     

意外地点任务中不同测试问题及意图理解与执行功能的关系

旨在讨论意外地点任务中“知否问题”与“预测问题”可能存在的差异及两者与执行功能任务的关系,并初步探讨意图理解与执行功能间的关系。用意外地点任务、膝跳反射任务和两个执行功能的任务（DCCS和手部游戏）对59名3~5岁的儿童施测。结果显示：（1）儿童在意外地点任务的“知否问题”上的表现显著好于“预测问题”,儿童对“知否问题”和“预测问题”的回答可能反映了心理理论发展的不同阶段。（2）膝跳反射任务,DCCS任务与“知否问题”三者间有显著的相关,且其高相关在排除年龄及语言能力的影响后仍保持显著。“双表征区分结构”可能是三者间具有共同的成分。