This study aimed to develop a new intelligence measurement based on the CHC theory of intelligence; specifically, a quantitative reasoning test for tapping into high school students’ interests. The test consists of two subtests: deductive quantitative reasoning (QR-VA) and inductive quantitative reasoning...

The objective of the study was to develop and validate the Associative Memory Test (AM Test), as a subtest of the intelligence test (Tes Inteligensi Siswa SMA, TISS), based on Cattel-Horn-Caroll (CHC) theory of intelligence. The AM Test was used as a psychological assessment tool for determining high...

The changing of Indonesia’s school curriculum in 2013 brought new regulations to divide students into specializations once they reach tenth grade. This study was conducted to develop a new test called Figural-Inductive Reasoning Test (FIR test) as a subtest of the new intelligence battery test, Tes Inteligensi...

The aim of this study is to develop a working memory capacity (WM) test as one of the subtests for the new intelligence test (TISS, or Tes Inteligensi Siswa SMA). The WM test would be used as a reference in consideration of selecting a specialization for high school students in Indonesia. The construction...

Visual-spatial ability measurement for the recommendation for 10th grade high school students serves as the basis for constructing a visual-spatial test. Cattell-Horn-Carroll theory, which is currently the most comprehensive theory of intelligence, is used as the structural framework of this test. This...

As the most comprehensive contemporary theory, the Cattell-Horn-Carroll Theory of Intelligence (CHC) is a suitable framework for a new standard reference for senior high-school majors in Indonesia. This study attempted to construct a lexical knowledge measurement, called Tes Pengetahuan Leksikal (TPL),...

This single-case study examined the effectiveness of the developmental-relationship-based approach in improving the joint attention of a child with autism. This study included one participant, a boy aged 7 years and 4 months. Two components of joint attention were measured: response to joint attention...

Using a pre-post intervention design, this study aims to evaluate the use of total-task presentation technique in a training program to develop the self-drinking skill of a 9-year-old male child who features autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with intellectual impairment. This study consists of three phases,...

This research aims to understand the effectiveness of training by playing on four key aspects to develop the interaction between mother and children in early childhood (children aged 3 - 6 years). The four key aspects of the mother-child interaction are affection, responsiveness, encouragement, and teaching...

This study examines the application of Resource Development and Installation (RDI) for Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) as applied to the case of a 16-year-old female adolescent using pre- and post-test design. NSSI, negative feelings and positive resources were assessed before and after RDI sessions...

Behavior modification has been proven to increase the probability of desirable behavior in various settings. Although a lot of research has shown this method of intervention to be effective, few studies have been conducted with participants who have borderline intellectual functioning (BIF). The current...

Reading comprehension plays an important role in students’ academic achievement. One’s level of reading comprehension is shown to be related to the use of metacognitive strategies in the reading process. This study will identify the types of metacognitive strategies used in the reading process by 55...

In general, children with ADHD have difficulty performing on-task behaviors. This relates to their difficulty of sustaining their attention for a long time. Difficulty in maintaining attention level means that children with ADHD often experience poor academic performance and academic failure. To improve...

The aim of this study is to identify the effectiveness of using the backward chaining technique to teach children with moderate intellectual disability (ID) and low vision the self-dressing skill of putting on a T-shirt. Teaching these children such a skill allows them to be independent and ultimately...

This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using a selfhood builder to improve selfhood as one component of self-esteem in children aged six. As a child’s foundation of courage to try new things, self-esteem supports children by giving them confidence to explore the environment. Because...

Individuals with intellectual disabilities have different needs related to both sexual education and sexual development. This is caused by their significant limitations in intellectual and adaptive functioning. This is especially true for a female, when these limitations raise problems caring for herself...

Individuals with borderline intellectual functioning (BIF) are persons with an IQ between 70 and 85 points and characterized by their wide range of cognitive and social difficulties. During their school-age years, most of them have problems with school adjustment. Their ability to regulate emotion is...

Although several scales have been developed to measure social anxiety, none of these scales have focused on measuring social anxiety in the college setting. This study aimed to develop a scale to measure social anxiety that can be used specifically for college students. The scale was developed based...

Underachievement in mathematics is a phenomenon in which a student’s mathematics achievement falls below his/her learning potential. Motivation and self-regulation are two crucial factors in a student’s underachievement. By using single-subject A-B design, this study aimed to examine the effects of a...

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of a reproductive health psychoeducation program to enhance knowledge and ability of self-protection from sexual violence for children aged 5 - 6 years old. A total of 13 children participated in a reproductive health psychoeducation program using observational...

Reading is a complicated activity that involves cognitive and metacognitive strategies. To understand a text, metacognitive strategies can be used. Metacognitive strategies can help individuals to regulate their knowledge, manipulate information, and reflect understanding, in order to capture the meaning...

Previous research on moral emotion and moral identity was conducted particularly on guilt in the field of sports. However, the moral emotions do not include shame and guilt, which were important in investigating the relationship between moral emotions, such as shame and guilt, and moral identity. Thus,...

Intellectual disability is a significant limitation in the intellectual function and adaptive behavior of a person that appears before the age of 18 years. One of the adaptive behaviors is conceptual skill, which includes functional reading. For students with mild intellectual disabilities, the main...

Having a good relationship with one's peers is important for adolescents because it influences their self-perception. To establish a positive relationship with peers, good social skills are essential. Therefore, adolescents with social skill deficits require intervention. This study uses pre- and post-test...

In today’s business situation, retaining employee still be a major challenge to compete in the real market. The extent to which an employee is committed to the organization is often based on exchange relationship between organization and employee. Since employees are critical components in the organization,...

This study aims to determine the relationship between intrinsic motivation and turnover intervention on employees in Division X at a food company as well as an appropriate intervention program to improve employee’s intrinsic motivation. The study was conducted on 103 employees. Turnover intention is...

PT X is one of the rapidly growing Business Process Outsource (BPO) companies in Indonesia that is constantly challenged by employe turnover issues. The focus of this research is to determine and implement an appropriate intervention program in order to cope with the employe turnover problem at PT X....

Both hard skills and soft skills are important for employees to be able to compete and survive in their work. While hard skills can be achieved by further training, efforts to improve soft skills need to be more facilitated. Soft skills are important for increasing one's belief in one’s capacity, and...

Many previous studies have explained that high turnover rate will reduce company productivity. Turnover as counter-productive behavior for the whole component of the company. Based on the initial interviews, it was identified that employees of Division X Company X felt less competent to face internal...

This research was conducted to study the effect of group therapy using a cognitive behavioral approach to improve social adjustment of sojourner students at Universitas Indonesia. Social self-efficacy is known as a trait that can affect social adjustment. Some student's problems with social interaction...

Somatoform disorder is a mental illness characterized by medically unexplained physical symptoms. The diagnosis of undifferentiated somatoform disorder is based on the occurrence of one or more physical complaints that persist for at least 6 months and that cannot be fully attributed to a medical condition....

Personal loss, financial problems, decreasing responsibilities, and chronic disease increase the anxiety levels of individuals as they mature and reach late adulthood. Kidney failure is a chronic disease that is common among the elderly. Its treatment requires the long-term adaptation and lifestyle changes...

Systematic desensitization was used to overcome the earthworm phobia of a 20-year-old female who is a college student majoring in Linguistics. This treatment is important because she will conduct a Real Work Lecture (K2N) related to plantation activities. Her earthworm phobia is considered to interfere...

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfulness-based therapy for increasing psychological flexibility. In this study, ACT helped individuals who evaluated themselves negatively with regard to their body weight. Specifically, this preliminary study aimed to alleviate students’ preoccupation...

Schizophrenia or psychotic disorder has often been assumed as a hereditary disorder. However, recently accumulated evidence has demonstrated the importance of environmental factors, particularly social factors. Two dominant theoretical frameworks explain the association between social factors and psychosis,...

This study describes how counseling, progressive relaxation, and writing a journal can assist a student in reducing symptoms of general anxiety disorder (GAD). The participant in this study was a 21-year-old girl who reported being anxious in several areas of her life, namely, academic, friendship, religion,...

Elderly people are vulnerable to health problems, yet some of them also experience difficulties adhering to a healthy lifestyle. Frequent smoking behavior is often found in the elderly population. Thus far, one of the most effective methods to help the elderly overcome the smoking habit is through a...

This study presents an intervention module development based on the self-reflection of the first author, who has been experiencing social anxiety and Internet addiction. Said author has also been experiencing fear of negative evaluation and has negative beliefs about her ability to perform appropriately...

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention is proven to reduce distress and improve the well-being of individuals, including caregivers. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of MBSR in reducing stress levels in informal caregivers of schizophrenia outpatients. The research method was...

University life can be perceived as challenging by many students. When students are unable to cope with challenges, it is very likely that they will experience stress. Unresolved stress conditions can impact college students’ physical and psychological condition and affect their academic performance....

Anxiety can disrupt functioning of individuals in everyday life, but the symptoms are sometimes not recognized. This case study is about an inferior and self-centered woman who experiences anxiety. This anxious feeling is interferes with many of her daily activities; it also makes her stutter, so she...

In Indonesia, non-medication-based methods for the treatment of elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) remain non-existent. This study aimed to test the feasibility of applying culturally sensitive cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of elderly individuals with MCI....