According to the American Psychological Associations Ethical Principles, psychologists must obtain _______________when using assessments.
a. strong instrument reliability
b. informed consent
c. legal guidelines
d. strong instrument validity
Q. 2Ethics are based on:
a. cultural values
b. societal norms
c. moral principles
d. legal guidelines
Q. 3The Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing is organized into three parts. The second part, Operations, focuses on:
a. credentialing
b. test design and development
c. fairness and bias
d. test-based accountability systems
Q. 4Which statement is NOT included in the American Counseling Associations ethical emphasis on assessment:
a. Counselors should use assessment instruments that they are most comfortable using
b. Prior to assessments, counselors should explain the purpose of testing to the client
c. Counselors should consider the validity and reliability of the assessment being used
d. Counselors should be cautious when selecting assessments for culturally diverse populations
Q. 5What is the critical factor in the examinee's acceptance of test results?
a. The manner in which the examiner delivers the results
b. Whether or not the results meet the examinee's expectations
c. The examinee's readiness to hear the results
d. The examinee's previous experiences with the process of testing & assessment
Q. 6Which of the following best describes the process of communicating assessment results?
a. The final step in the assessment process
b. A process that requires sensitivity, honesty, and accuracy on the part of the examiner
c. Interpreting the results of all methods used in the clinical assessment and communicating them in a concise, understandable manner
d. All of the above
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