Glossary M
Glossary M
Deutsch: Multiattribut / Español: Multiatributo / Português: Multiatributo / Français: Multi-attribut / Italiano: Multiattributo
Multiattribute in the psychology context refers to decision-making models that involve evaluating multiple factors or attributes when making a choice. This concept is widely used in cognitive psychology, consumer psychology, and behavioral decision-making, where individuals weigh different aspects of an option before making a final decision.
Multiattribute utility theory (MAUT) refers to a normative model of decision making that provides a means of integrating different dimensions and goals of a complex decision. MAUT involves six steps, which are the following: (1) breaking a decision down into independent dimensions; (2) determining the relative weights of each of those dimensions;. (3) listing all the alternatives;. (4) ranking all the alternatives along the dimensions;. (5) multiplying the rankings by the weightings to determine a final value for each alternative; and (6) choosing the alternative with the highest value.
Multiaxial assessment is defined as the evaluation of patients along multiple domains of information. The DSMIV- TR calls for diagnosis along five separate axes, each of which aids in treatment planning and the prediction of outcome.
Multicultural awareness refers to sensitivity to the needs of those who come from different cultures than one's own, or that typical of the institution. Please see also Classroom dynamics, Gender differences in instruction, Inclusivity, Institutional environment, Motivating learners, Teaching environment - cultural, teaching in the classroom
Multiculturalism means giving equal status, recognition, and acceptance to different ethnic and cultural groups. Moreover, Multiculturalism is the hypothesis that, to reduce prejudice, different cultural groups within a society should each maintain their own identity while simultaneously respecting all other groups